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10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
How Radioactive Cleanup Works
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It's lunchtime, and you've spastically spilled soda all over your desk. Chances are you could tackle that mess faster than we could say "Mr. Clean." What do you do though when the spill is radioactive?
How Bare Metal Hot Rods Work
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Bare metal cars make up a relatively small subculture of hot rodding. Learn more about bare metal hot rods at HowStuffWorks.
What Does KT Tape Do? How Kinesio Tape Works
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Sports injury taping has undergone a quiet revolution over the last 30 years. How can a pattern of tape stuck to your body help you heal from (or prevent) an injury?
How Does a 3D Printer Work?
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3D printing has made it possible to print out almost anything - including homes, medical devices, clothing, and even a human heart! But how does a 3D printer work, and what are the drawbacks?
How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work
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Scanning electron microscopes give scientists an incredible level of magnification. Learn about scanning electron microscopes.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
10 Cover-ups That Just Made Things Worse
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What were 10 attempted cover-ups that just made things worse? Learn more about these cover-ups at HowStuffWorks.com.