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How Car Crushers Work
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Car crushers compress the remains of a junked car after the useful parts are stripped. Find out how car crushers work and learn why car crushing is necessary.
How the Virtual Border Fence Works
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The virtual border fence uses a system of cameras and radar to catch border crossers. Learn about the virtual border fence and border fence technology.
Why could China's Three Gorges Dam cause an environmental disaster?
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The Three Gorges Dam could very well lead to an environmental disaster for China. Learn about the Three Gorges Dam.
How Gene Banks Work
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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.
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.
1989 Pontiac Stinger Concept Car
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The 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car was basically a set of accessories on wheels. See pictures and a profile of the 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car.
1958 Buick Limited Classic Car
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The 1958 Buick Limited was supposed revive the Buick name in the luxury car market, but the economy had other plans. Read about the Limited revival.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
How Computer Addiction Works
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Computer addiction is a new form of addiction in which the user cannot pull themselves away from computer activities. Learn about computer addiction.
How long would it take for your house to fall completely apart?
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Would your house fall apart if you left it standing without any maintenance over time? Find out how long it would take for your house to fall apart.