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How Remote Controls Work
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In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. Now some of us spend an hour looking for the remote before we remember there are buttons on the TV. Find out the difference between a "universal" and a "learning" remote and check out some of the other high-tech features you can find on remotes today.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
Can my car tell me the speed limit?
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Sticking to the car speed limit is the best way to avoid flashing blue lights. Isn't there a way to learn the car speed limit from, well, your car?
10 Popular Car Modifications
Thinking of upgrading your car for performance? HowStuffWorks looks at 10 legal and illegal car modifications.
How Crisis Communication Plans Work
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It takes one poorly handled public relations crisis to ruin an organization's reputation. Find out how to plan and execute crisis communication plans.
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
5 Ideas for Doubling the World's Food Supply
With the world's population expanding and its arable land shrinking, how in the world are we going to have enough food to feed everyone? Here are five ways.
Can you ace this 5th grade math quiz?
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For must of us, 5th grade was a long time ago. Mental math gets fuzzy and how to solve for X is a distant memory. But the concepts are pretty basic ... right? See if you're a math buff with our 5th grade math quiz!
Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving
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Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.
How Are Coroners and Medical Examiners Different?
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Coroners and medical examiners both help investigate unusual or violent deaths. The two jobs are different, but deeply connected.