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How Crossbows Work
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The crossbow, a weapon popular with Wookiees, vampire slayers and some modern hunters, looks like a cross between a bow and a rifle. Learn how it was invented.
How Lewis and Clark Worked
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Lewis and Clark are famous for exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Learn about the exploration of Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery.
How Plasma Cutters Work
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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.
How Sharks Work
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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.
Hearing Aid Basics
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Hearing aids are small electronic devices that amplify sound and help restore sound to the hearing impaired. Find out how hearing aids work.
Understanding Infected Sweat Glands
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Infected sweat glands can create serious health issues. Visit Discovery Health to learn all about infected sweat glands.
How Corrective Lenses Work
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Eyeglasses are one of the most common sights in the world. Learn what goes into creating the lenses and how to read an eyeglass prescription.
How Baleen Whales Work
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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.
How Choppers Work
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Choppers are stripped-down motorcycles that feature only what makes them go. Learn about choppers and check out pictures of some custom choppers.
10 Robots With Dirty Jobs
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So you like to complain about your demonic boss, moronic co-workers and fancy company coffee machine that never, ever works? You need to zip it and meet these 10 hard-working bots. They could tell you stories.