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How Domain Name Servers (DNS) Work
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When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.
10 Technologies That Help Buildings Resist Earthquakes
Bend but don't break: That's the idea behind many of these temblor-thwarting technologies. They may even allow a building's inhabitants to walk out unharmed and start picking up the pieces after the earthquake subsides.
5 Hardware Upgrades That Give You the Most for Your Money
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There are hardware upgrades that can extend the life of your current computer. See the five hardware upgrades that give you the most for your money.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
Top 10 Improvements in Engine Design
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What are the biggest improvements in engine design over the years? Check out top 10 improvements in engine design at HowStuffWorks.
How Thermal Imaging Works
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Thermal cameras take photos of heat, rather than visible light. Find out how temperature is captured as an image.
Can You Name Every Car Part in This Quiz?
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A mind-boggling number of parts go into every vehicle to make it run. Toyota estimates that number somewhere along the lines of 30,000, but that includes the nuts and bolts. How many of those parts do you feel comfortable being able to identify? We promise, no "where does this bolt go?" questions!
How the Electoral College Works
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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.
How TiVo Works
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TiVo, a brand of DVR, allows subscribers to record their favorite TV shows and watch them when they want to. Learn about TiVo, TiVo features and HD DVR.