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How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
How the Clapper Works
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"Clap-on, clap-off"! The Clapper is one of the 20th century's most iconic inventions. Learn all about the Clapper and how it works.
How Sunspots Work
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Sunspots are explained in this article. Learn about sunspots.
If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?
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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?
How Municipal WiFi Works
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Learn about the amazing things that municipal wireless networks can do -- besides potentially providing free or cheap Internet access.
How Mobile Printing Works
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Mobile printing allows people on the go to print documents wherever they choose. Learn about mobile printing and find out how a mobile printer works.
The Real Story Behind We Are Marshall
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The story told in "We Are Marshall" sounds a little like the invention of a screenwriter, but its events really took place.
10 Connections Between Physics and Music
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Sound waves carry music to our ears, but they also carry the principles of physics. Find out how physics and music are intertwined.
What's the Zone of Silence?
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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?
How Universal Remotes Work
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If you have different remotes for your TV, DVR, stereo system and DVD player that are cluttering your coffee table, a universal remote that controls all your electronics may be just what you need.