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How does a magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card work?

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Ever wondered how the mag stripe on the back of your credit card works? Find out how the mag stripe communicates information about your account.

What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?

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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.

20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far

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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.

10 Reasons Why Tesla Is a Scientific God

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He had patents and pigeons galore. His role in history books could be more. So come ye science fans, and read up on your Tesla facts, myths and lore.

How Do Stars Form? A Stellar Journey from Dust to Dazzle

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How are stars formed? In this article we'll explain stars and learn how stars are formed.

Is Moore's Law outdated?

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Is Moore's Law oudated? It would seem that Gordon Moore's famous prediction will one day fizzle out. Found out if Moore's Law is now outdated.

How Do Spacecraft Re-enter the Earth's Atmosphere?

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Spacecraft reentry into the Earth is a tricky process. Find out how spacecraft re-entry works and why spacecraft are likely to burn up upon re-entry.

Stored Energy Methods (Other Than Rechargeable Batteries)

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One way to store energy is to use a battery, but what other ways can we store energy? Learn about different ways to store energy at HowStuffWorks.

How a Pneumatic Tube Works

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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.

How Removable Storage Works

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Removable memory has unchained us from our PCs -- we can now carry gigabytes of data wherever we go, in a device the size of a matchbox. Learn about the three major digital storage technologies.

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