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How to Choose Aquarium Equipment
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The best way to learn how to keep a freshwater aquarium is to learn how to choose aquarium equipment. Find an introduction to aquarium equipment here.
How GMs Hy-wire Works
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What's a car without an engine? A GM Hy-wire. There's no combustion, no linkages, and it has driver controls that work like a video-game joystick. See what you could be driving in the future.
How Digital Scales Work
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Digital scales are common measuring devices that harness several physical laws. Learn how digital scales weigh everything from peanuts to penguins.
Can steel wool catch fire?
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Steel wool can catch fire easily, even when wet. Learn whether steel wool can catch fire in this article.
Have You Noticed That Your Car Makes Noise in Reverse?
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Manual transmissions use mostly helical gears, but reverse is a special situation that requires a different type of gear -- a spur gear. Learn why a spur gear makes a loud whirring noise when the car's in reverse.
Car Maintenance: How Much Do You Really Know?
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Have you been rotating your tires on time or changing your oil enough? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to wrench your way through this fun car maintenance quiz and find how much of a shade tree mechanic you are! Who knows, you might adopt a new car care regimen when you find out!
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
How Differentials Work
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Differentials let cars make turns with ease. Find out how the differential allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds.
5 Ways to Improve Engine Response
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Quick engine response is important no matter whether you drive a big truck or a little compact. Read about 5 ways to improve your car's engine response.
How Toasters Work
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Ever wonder how a toaster knows when something is done? Does it pop it up regardless? Does it really care if you pick "Light" or "Medium" or "Dark"?