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What are liquid assets?
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Liquid assets are assets whose value you can reap within a certain period of time. Learn exactly liquid assets are and how they're defined.
How Doorbells Work
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You probably don't spend too much time pondering the inner workings of a doorbell, but it's actually a pretty cool device once you get inside. Find out exactly what happens when someone rings your bell.
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?
You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?
Am I Going to Be Successful?
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Thomas Jefferson once said, "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." If you're the type of person who works hard to make their dreams come true, then it's time to find out if it will pay off in the long run!
How Speakers Work
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The best amplifier, receiver and CD player won't do you much good, if you don't have good speakers. Speakers are the final step in the stereo process -- the key component that turns electronic data into sound.
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How PC Power Supplies Work
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The power supply in your PC provides all the different voltages your computer needs to operate properly. Find out how it puts the pieces together and troubleshoot your power supply problems.
How Alternators Work
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The next time your car won't start and you're cursing the battery, you might want to blame the alternator, too. This coconut-sized car part works with the battery to generate power for your vehicle.
How to Use a Voltmeter
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Do you know how to use a voltmeter? Find out how to use a voltmeter in this article from HowStuffWorks.