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How Amplifiers Work
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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.
How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
How Light Works
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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.
Improve Your Motorcycle's Gas Mileage with These 10 Tips
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The average motorcycle gets 35-40 miles per gallon. Learn more about improving your motorcycles gas mileage with these 10 tips.
Do hybrid cars perform well in cold weather?
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Do hybrid cars perform well in cold weather? Find out if hybrid cars perform well in cold weather at HowStuffWorks.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
How the Kindle Fire Works
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Amazon's Kindle Fire is more than just an e-book reader. Find out what sets the Kindle Fire apart from the rest of the tablet crowd.
What will "luxury car" mean in 2030?
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The future luxury car will be highly digital -- as much computer as it is engine. Read about the future luxury car and how engineers envision the 2030 auto.
Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?
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The 100 mpg car is being promoted by Google.org in an effort to reduce oil use and harmful emissions. Learn all about Google's 100 mpg car program.