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How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
How to Hang Wallpaper
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Wallpapers come in a wide assortment of materials and styles. They are easier to handle and more rip-resistant. Learn how to hang wallpaper.
How to Repair a Dishwasher
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The control panels on dishwashers can look intimidating. They're loaded with so many dials, push buttons, and other features that the machine looks too complex to repair. It isn't. Learn to repair a dishwasher.
Can You Answer These Questions Every Ford Owner Should Know?
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Think you're a Ford fanatic? Live in the Blue Oval? Go Further than your friends by testing your knowledge and proving that you're Built Ford Tough!
How Smart Homes Work
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Smart homes connect all the devices and appliances in your home so they can talk to each other. See more about smart homes and their technology.
What happens if I touch the surface of a CD?
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Is it true that you have to be very careful handling CDs and never allow your hands to touch anything but the edges?
How Power Door Locks Work
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Power door locks used to adorn only luxury cars. Today, these handy amenities are standard on more than half of the cars sold in America. Learn what happens after you push the button!
How to Use an Airless Sprayer
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Discover tips on how to paint interiors using an airless sprayer properly -- and safely -- in this helpful home improvement article.
Fiber Optics
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Fiber Optics, the technique of transmitting light through transparent, flexible fibers of glass or plastic. Learn all about fiber optics at HowStuffWorks.
What Are Decibels, and How Are They Measured?
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The decibel scale measures sound based on human hearing, which makes it one of the most unusual scientific measurements. How are decibel calculated and what do they tell us about sound?