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How Air Conditioners Work
Air conditioning has fundamentally changed how people experience the world. When it's hot outside, walking into an air-conditioned house is like walking into another season. How do air conditioners keep us cool?
How Chili Peppers Work
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Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes them so hot? Learn all about chili peppers.
How the iPad Works
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Some say the Apple iPad will revolutionize the computer tablet -- and save the publishing industry. Learn all about the iPad's features and uses.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
How Landlords Work
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Landlords rent or lease apartments and homes as a business. Learn more about landlords and what's involved in renting property.
How Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders Work
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You see backhoe-loaders on nearly every construction site around town. Learn how these amazing machines work and what they are able to do.
1960-1966 Ford Falcon
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When the Ford Falcon was released in late 1960 in Australia, it challenged rival General Motors. Learn how the two companies competed.
How Poker Works
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Once a game reserved for gun-wielding tough guys in smoke-filled back rooms, poker has become the mainstream. Now there are weekly poker games in homes all over the United States. Learn how to play poker.
CCD vs. CMOS Censor: What's the Difference?
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CCD and CMOS image sensors both convert light to electrons in a digital camera. Learn the differences between CCD and CMOS sensors.
What if I looked straight at an eclipse of the sun?
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Looking at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause eye damage -- even blindness. Learn how to view an eclipse safely at HowStuffWorks.