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How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
The Human Fly, or the Daredevil Who Made Evel Knievel Seem Sane
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In the 1970s, a mysterious stuntman joined forces with two sausage makers, and the Human Fly was born. Read about the Human Fly at HowStuffWorks Now.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
5 Most Commonly Broken Bones
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Have you broken one of these commonly broken bones? See five of the most commonly broken bones to see what's on the list.
How the U.S. Draft Works
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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?
Could You Pass This Canadian Geography Quiz?
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If you've traveled around the country, or just know your stuff about Canada, you've found the right quiz. You live here, but how well do you really know the geography of your country? Find out by taking a trip from BC to Newfoundland on this quiz!
The World War II Quiz
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World War II was one of the defining conflicts of the 20th century. Just two decades after the end of World War I, WWII began in 1939 and saw the U.S. enter in 1941. Let's explore some of the specifics of the Second World War.
What Was the First War?
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Did humans invent war out of necessity, or was it invented purely to take advantage of someone else? Find out why we invented war in this article.
What Is An Inverter? Explaining DC/AC Power Supplies
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You may have heard about DC/AC power inverters, but do you really know what these useful gadgets can do? Learn about DC/AC power inverters at HowStuffWorks.