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George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era
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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
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Since the dawn of cartoons and comic books, kids have imagined themselves endowed with superpowers. What extraordinary abilities are scientists working to bring to you right now?
How Indoor Automatic Composting Systems Work
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Indoor automatic composting systems help reduce the amount of waste that goes into the trash. Learn about indoor automatic composting systems.
What's a mystery clock?
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Mystery clocks represent that enigmatic intersection between horology and magic. What makes mystery clock's floating hands move and keep time so well?
How Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
How Rock Band Works
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Rock Band allows videogamers to act out their rock star fantasies. Find out how you and your friends can collaborate to play Rock Band the video game.
How the PlayStation Camera Works
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The PlayStation Eye is Sony's latest entry into the video gaming camera market. Find out how it's hoping to make your handheld controller obsolete.
How Mug Warmers Work
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Mug warmers are great kitchen gadgets to have in the house. Learn more about mug warmers at HowStuffWorks.
How do motion sensing lights and burglar alarms work?
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How can motion-sensing lights detect your presence, and what prevents them from seeing you when you're standing still? It all comes down to the movement of light.
6 Punctuation Marks That Don't Exist But Totally Should
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If you've felt limited by periods, commas and exclamation points, we get it. HowStuffWorks found six punctuation marks that don't exist but should.