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What Are Dual Overhead Cams?

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What does it mean when a car has dual overhead cams? Does it matter? Is a car with dual overhead cams better than one with single overhead cams?

How does the lighter in a BBQ grill work?

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A BBQ lighter uses something called piezoelectricity to generate a nice spark that lights the grill. Learn how the lighter in a BBQ works.

How Gas Turbine Engines Work

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Turbine engines, or jet engines, have revolutionized the air travel industry. Learn about turbine engines and how turbine engines work.

How Run-flat Tires Work

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Do you know how run-flat tires work? Keep reading to learn more about how run-flat tires work and how engineers are still perfecting the design.

How Adhesive Tape Works

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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?

How Spud Guns Work

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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.

How Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders Work

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You see backhoe-loaders on nearly every construction site around town. Learn how these amazing machines work and what they are able to do.

5 Ways Homeostasis Keeps Your Body Humming Along

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HowStuffWorks finds out the meaning behind the word 'homeostasis' and five ways it's really important for your body.

How Much HP Does a Turbo Add?

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Turbochargers significantly increase engine performance without adding much weight. But how do they work?

5 Ways to Protect Your Deck

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Are you looking for some ways to protect your deck? Check out this article and learn 5 ways to protect your deck from wear and tear.

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