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How Rabies Works
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Are you wondering how rabies works? Learn how rabies works and how it can be prevented.
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
What Is Chromecast?
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Chromecast is a tiny TV dongle that promises to bring you streaming media controlled via your mobile device. Can it compete with the rest of the streaming media market?
How Holographic Memory Will Work
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We're talking Star Wars-level futuristic here: Holographic memory could potentially store terabytes of data in a 1-centimeter cube. Learn how tomorrow's ultra-high-capacity computer memory will work!
How Anti-Lock Brakes Work
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Anti-lock brakes allow a car to stop quickly on slippery road conditions. Learn about anti-lock brakes and find out how an anti-lock brake system works.
How the Emmy Awards Work
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The Emmy Awards honor television's best programs. Find out about the Emmy Awards, from the origin of the Emmy name to how nominations and voting work.
How Windshield Wipers Work
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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.
Can we make tailpipes that capture CO2?
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Tailpipes that capture CO2 would make a dent in humans' contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about tailpipes that capture CO2 and if they exist.
Do Koalas Smell Like Cough Drops?
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Do koalas smell like cough drops? Learn how koalas break down eucalyptus leaves, digest them and render calories from their very fibrous food source.
Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.