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How the Amish Work
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The Amish are an intriguing, somewhat mysterious people. In this electronic-crazy age, can they really avoid using electricity? Learn about the Amish.
How Daylighting Devices Work
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Daylighting devices are flexible inventions that can channel sunlight to use instead of electric lighting. Learn more about daylighting devices.
Continuity Tester
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A continuity tester is an easy-to-use electrical tool that will help you pinpoint problems in wires or components. Learn about continuity testers.
11 Highlights of 1907
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The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, and the first electric washing machine went on sale. Read about these and the other 11 highlights of 1907.
How Long Do Car Batteries Last?
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All-electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, so it's easy to forget that old fashioned, gas-powered cars and trucks are still reliant on electric batteries for their operation. Easy to forget, that is, until those batteries die, either permanently or temporarily. So, it's only natural to ask: How long do car batteries last?
How Deep Brain Stimulation Works
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Deep brain stimulation delivers short pulses of electricity directly to your brain. Find out how deep brain stimulation works.
Top 10 Green Tools
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Some homeowners are opting for green tools to lower their electricity usage and stop stressing the power grid. Learn more about green tools.
How does an impact wrench work?
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Impact wrenches provide extra pressure through either an electric or air motor. Learn how an impact wrench works from this article.
How Plasma Converters Work
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Plasma converters generate electricity for our homes by burning trash. Learn about plasma converters and see pictures of plasma converters plants.
What's a beer battery?
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A beer battery uses a brewery's waste water to generate electricity. Learn how a beer battery works and about microbial fuel cells.