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What Is a Relational Database? Example and Uses
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The relational database was born in 1970 when E.F. Codd, a researcher at IBM, wrote a paper outlining the process. At the time, databases were "flat," and stored as one long text file. Explore a relational database example and various uses!
How Massage Chairs Work
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Massage chairs are expensive chairs that allow you to receive a mechanical or robotic massage. Learn how massage chairs work.
How Joysticks Work
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Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains -- if you can't input, you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.
How Stuntmen Work
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Stuntmen take very dangerous risks in order to give movies an added sense of realism. Learn about stuntmen and find out how stuntmen train for their stunts.
How to Grow Lucky Bamboo for Good Fortune and Prosperity
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Beyond just a plant: Uncover the surprising ways lucky bamboo can enhance your well-being and attract positive energy.
Hearing Aid Basics
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Hearing aids are small electronic devices that amplify sound and help restore sound to the hearing impaired. Find out how hearing aids work.
How Wacom Tablets Work
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Wacom tablets aren't your average tablet PCS. Find out how Wacom tablets let you get creative with digital art.
How Do Snakes Reproduce? Ovoviviparity Will Blow Your Mind
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Humans have the birds and the bees to explain the ins and outs of reproduction, but for our slithering friends, the process is far more intriguing. So, how do snakes reproduce?
Can You Identify All of These Brands You'd Find at Lowe's?
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Can you prove you're the king (or queen) of home improvement? See how many of these brands you can identify from the 11 product categories at Lowe's. Online, Lowe's offers 400,000 products. Here, you only need to know 40! It's time to drop the hammer!
How Multiple Listing Services Works
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Understanding how multiple listing services work is fairly simple. Learn more about how multiple service listings work at HowStuffWorks.