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How Drywall Works
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You see it everywhere, but you pay it no attention. Despite its versatility and popularity with builders, few people know where drywall comes from or how it's made.
10 of History's Happiest Accidents
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Where would we be without the accidental discoveries of beer, penicillin or Popsicles? Here is HowStuffWorks' list of history's happiest accidents.
Can You Name Every Car Part in This Quiz?
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A mind-boggling number of parts go into every vehicle to make it run. Toyota estimates that number somewhere along the lines of 30,000, but that includes the nuts and bolts. How many of those parts do you feel comfortable being able to identify? We promise, no "where does this bolt go?" questions!
How Thin-film Solar Cells Work
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Thin-film solar cells are more flexible and less expensive than traditional solar cells. Learn more about what makes thin-film solar cells different.
What's new in synthetic oil technology?
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Synthetic oil technology has evolved rapidly in recent years, so what's around the corner? Learn the future of synthetic oil technology in this article.
How Car Restoration Works
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Car restoration is a great way to have your dream car, but there are work and costs involved. Read about car restoration in this article to get started.
How Speedometers Work
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Speedometers have been around since the early 1900s, when cars were more popular and people drove a lot faster. Learn how speedometers work and what's in store for speedometers in the future.
How to Build Pole Barns
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Pole barns are easy to build with instruction. Learn how to build a pole barn at HowStuffWorks.
How Ballpoint Pens Work
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Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.
1931-1933 Marmon Sixteen
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The 1931-1933 Marmon Sixteens were exciting automobiles that were fast, light, and good at climbing hills. Learn about the 1931-1933 Marmon Sixteen.