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How Counterfeiting Works
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Counterfeiting has become easier with the availability of quality scanners and printers. Learn about counterfeiting and the Treasury's measures to prevent it.
What is Micro-Mesh sandpaper used for?
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Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used to polish airplane windows and just about everything else. Learn about what Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used for from this article.
5 Long-lasting Building Materials
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Construction has come a long way from the mud huts or canvas tents early man. But what materials should be used to keep that roof securely over our heads?
How Toasters Work
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Ever wonder how a toaster knows when something is done? Does it pop it up regardless? Does it really care if you pick "Light" or "Medium" or "Dark"?
How to Get Butter Out of Clothes and Other Materials
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Butter stains can be the result of not knowing which side your bread is buttered on until your sleeve is in it. Erasing those greasy stains sometimes poses problems. Learn how to clean butter stains.
Screws
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Screws have a few benefits over other fasteners -- they provide lots of strength and can be easily removed. Find out about different types of screws.
What is Thunderbolt technology in a Mac?
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Thunderbolt is an input/output technology. Find out how Apple and Intel are innovating on this integral part of computing systems with the Thunderbolt technology.
You Can't Buy Anything for a Penny Anymore, Not Even a Penny
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HowStuffWorks looks into items that should cost a penny, like penny candy or penny stocks, but they don't.
How a Lone Sculptor Gave New Faces to Injured Soldiers of WWI
Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for soldiers badly injured in WWI. HowStuffWorks looks at how this heroic woman's work changed lives.
Cell Phone Tower Pictures
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A cell-phone tower is typically a steel pole or lattice structure. Take a look at these cell phone tower pictures to see how they work.