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What is hook-and-loop sandpaper?
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Many electric sanders use sandpaper discs that can be attached and removed just like Velcro. Learn more about hook-and-loop sandpaper in this article.
The 10 Greatest Automobile Innovations
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Automobiles have come a long way since Henry Ford rolled the Model T off the assembly line in Detroit nearly 100 years ago. Indeed, Henry Ford could scarcely imagine the ways in which the car has evolved and improved over the years. From new safety features to entertainment units and luxuries such as heated seats, [...] The post The 10 Greatest Automobile Innovations appeared first on Goliath.
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?
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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.
The 10 Most Expensive Car Repairs
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Nothing blows a budget faster than a car repair. Getting items fixed or replaced on any make or model of car is expensive and can set people back financially. Unless a part is under warranty, motorists are forced to shell out big bucks themselves to keep their car running properly and safely. And some car [...] The post The 10 Most Expensive Car Repairs appeared first on Goliath.
How Dimmer Switches Work
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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.
Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?
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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?
Why are my power bills so high? Which appliances use the most power?
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Just reading a power bill is a tricky way to determine what appliances are using the most power. Learn why your power bills are so high.
How to Repair a Dryer
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A dryer is a large drum into which wet laundry is loaded. Air heated by a gas heater or electric heating element is blown through the drum to dry clothes. Learn to repair a dryer.
How Emergency Power Systems Work
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.