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10 Tips for Understanding Carpet Labels
Understanding carpet labels can be tricky. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about 10 tips for understanding carpet labels.
How Knife Throwing Works
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Knife throwing is a performance art and awesome pastime. Learn about the technique and history of knife throwing.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
Can You Identify the Fastest Cars From the 1940s?
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How can you tell if this quiz is for you? If we say Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Freccio D'Oro and it's not just gibberish, then you may be ready to ID some of the fastest cars of the Flyin' Forties. Take the quiz and see!
How Home Thermostats Work
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Thermostats are in every household, but have you ever wondered how they work? Learn about thermostats and take a look inside a home thermostat.
How Light Microscopes Work
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The human eye misses a lot -- enter the incredible world of the microscopic! Explore how a light microscope works.
1935-1940 Peugeot 402
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With its streamlined, airplane-inspired design, the 1935-1940 Peugeot 402 caused quite a sensation in Europe. Follow the story of the Peugeot 402.
How Organic Farming Works
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Consumers are becoming more and more knowledgeable about food safety and their health. As a result, organic farming has entered the agriculture mainstream. But what methods must be used, and how is organic farming certified?
How Self-inflating Tires Work
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Self-inflating tires can change their PSI to adjust to road conditions. Learn about self-inflating tire systems and how they're being adapted for consumers.