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How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
Can You Ace This Motorcycle Quiz?
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Are you a weekend rider, or a hardcore "four wheels bad, two wheels good" kind of person? This quiz is for those whose heartbeat spikes when they talk about their bikes! Think you can ride tall in the saddle? Strap on your leathers because we're about to find out!
How Electroluminescent (EL) Wire Works
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Electroluminescent wire is widely used by artists to illuminate clothing, bicycle spokes, turntables and even cars. Learn about electroluminescent wire.
Nazi Germany Conquers France: April 1940-December 1940
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from April 1940 to December 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
How Fire Sprinkler Systems Work
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Did you know that a fire sprinkler system is designed to be triggered by extremely high heat? Learn all about how a fire sprinkler system works.
10 Tips for Effective Workplace Communication
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Want tips for effective workplace communication? Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 tips for effective workplace communication.
10 Ways to Make Your Home Theater More Like a Real Theater
There are great ways to make your home theater more like a real theater. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 ways to make your theater like a real theater.