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How to Read a Power Meter

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You want to learn how to read the electric power meter in your home to see if the meter reader sent by the electric company was accurate. This article will teach you how to read a power meter.

How are the Voyager spacecraft able to transmit radio messages so far?

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The Voyager spacecraft use 23-watt radios. This is higher than the 3 watts a typical cell phone uses, but in the grand scheme of things it is still a low-power transmitter. The key to receiving the signals is therefore not the power of the radio, but a combination of three other things.

How Internet Odors Will Work

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Odor-producing peripherals will bring smell to the Internet, and are just around the corner. Find out how they will work!

How to Start a Radio Station

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Do you know how to start a radio station? Find out how to start a radio station in this article from HowStuffWorks.

The Spanish Civil War Quiz

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As a revolution gripped the country, Spanish citizens took up arms against one another and mercilessly slaughtered their neighbors. How much do you know about the Spanish Civil War?

The Largest Wildfire in California History Burned 1 Million Acres

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California has long been a hotspot for devastating wildfires, with its dry climate, strong winds and rugged terrain creating the perfect conditions for destruction.

The Largest Desert in the World Isn't the Sahara

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If you think the largest desert in the world is hot and sandy, think again. These 10 deserts spanning the globe are massive, but they're not all sunbaked.

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.

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