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How Car Dashboard Displays Work
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Dashboard displays are about both style and functionality. Learn what dashboard displays tell us and about the dashboard's origins in the carriage days.
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.
How Automobile Ignition Systems Work
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The ignition system brings your car's engine and subsystems together. Learn about the parts of your ignition system and innovations in ignition systems.
How to Repair Plumbing Pipes
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Most plumbing problems occur at or near such fixtures as sinks, tubs, and toilets. Sometimes, however, the pipes themselves are the root of the problem. Learn how to repair pipes.
How Espresso Machines Work
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Espresso, cappuccino, latte, double latte, double mocha latte... Espresso drinks have become coffee-shop staples all over the world. Watch us take apart an espresso machine!
Why Are Airplane Windows Round?
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The first commercial jetliners had square windows. So why did engineers change the design to the rounded windows we know today?
Benefits of Walking
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The benefits of walking include a reduced risk of disease, improved sleep, less stress, increased energy, and more. Learn more about these benefits.
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 Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
How Geysers Work
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Geysers are explained in this article. Learn about geysers.