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How Fiber Optics Work
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Fiber optics is a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is used in many more ways than you think.
How a Theremin Works
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A theremin is an instrument you can play without touching. Learn how a theremin works and the history of the theremin at HowStuffWorks.
You're a True Car Fan If You Can Identify More Than 11 of These Cars
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There are two kinds of car fans in the world. Casual fans know a DeLorean goes back in time. True fans know which model had Wile E. Coyote on the air cleaner lid. So are you a true car fan or not? Buckle into this quiz and find out!
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
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Meteorologists have hurricane prediction down to a science, so preparedness should be the same thing too. Find out how to be ready if the big one's coming.
10 Features We Want to See in Self-driving Cars
There's a new world of self-driving automotive technology coming in the next decade. Learn about the future of self-driving cars at HowStuffWorks.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
Can You Identify All of These Common Tools Used by Construction Workers?
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If you want to build anything, you need to make sure you have the right tools. And what are the right tools? You tell us! Take the quiz and hit the nail on the head!
Can You Guess the Car From a Photo of the Interior?
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A gear shift, a window winder, a dashboard gauge ... all you will have to identify a host of iconic vehicles from decades of motoring! No body curves here, just an interior image to make your selection!
How Gears Work
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If a device has a motor, engine or spring, it probably has gears! But what do gears do, exactly, and how do they do it?
How Fiber-to-the-home Broadband Works
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Fiber-to-the-home broadband connections promise the next generation in connectivity to consumers. Learn more about ftth broadband connections at HowStuffWorks.