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How Wave Pools Work

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When the heat sets in, there's nothing like a day at the water park to cool things down -- water parks and their massive wave pools are a huge weekend attraction. Ever wonder what kind of machinery it takes to produce a wave? Learn exactly how an oce

Is your workplace tracking your computer activities?

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If you're surfing the Internet at work, you may not be the only one who knows. Watching workers has become an industry unto itself. Find out exactly how companies are monitoring employees.

How Flying Cars Will Work

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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.

How Military Camouflage Works

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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.

What's Mutual Assured Destruction?

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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.

How Cloud Storage Works

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Cloud storage involves storing data on multiple virtual servers that are generally hosted by third parties. Learn more about how cloud storage works.

How did Rasputin really die?

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Rasputin, mystic and advisor to the Romanov family in Russia, was distrusted and seemingly immuned to death. How did Rasputin finally die?

How Fallout Shelters Work

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Fallout shelters can help protect you from radiation from a nuclear attack. Learn how fallout shelters work, and how to build a fallout shelter.

Did the Marshall Plan Really Save Europe After World War II?

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The Marshall Plan was the secretary of state's plan to revive Europe financially after World War II. Learn how the Marshall Plan helped Europe's economy.

How Slot Car Racing Works

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Slot car racing became popular in the 1960s and is still going strong. Read about the history and science of slot car racing.

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