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How CFL Bulbs Work
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CFL bulbs are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional bulbs. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about CFL bulbs.
How Car Crushers Work
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Car crushers compress the remains of a junked car after the useful parts are stripped. Find out how car crushers work and learn why car crushing is necessary.
How Ballpoint Pens Work
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Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.
How Twinkies Work
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Twinkies are an icon of junk-food snacks and guilty pleasures. Learn about Twinkies and find out if a Twinkie can really sit on the shelf for 30 years.
Pilates 101
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Pilates is a fitness system that was developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates. Learn more about Pilates and find out why Pilates is so successful.
Top 5 Green Insulation Options
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Homeowners are now beginning to discover the color of home insulation isn't just pink. It can also be green -- as in eco-friendly. But does it cost an arm and a leg?
10 Low-budget Uses for Corn
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Are you looking for some low-budget uses for corn? Then check out these 10 low-budget uses for corn.
How Tablets Work
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Tablet computer sales are taking a bite out of other PCs but it took years before tablets became a hit with consumers. What makes them special?
5 Tips for Throwing a 1950s Dinner Party
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Are you looking for information on tips for throwing a 1950s dinner party? Check out this article and learn 5 tips for throwing a 1950s dinner party.
How Whiskey Cars Worked
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What are whiskey cars? Read about whiskey cars and the birth of NASCAR at HowStuffWorks.