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How Clothes Dryers Work
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A dryer is actually a very simple device. In this article we'll take apart a clothes dryer and explore how each system works. We'll start by following the air through the machine, then see how the tumbler and fan turn, and finally look at the controls.
How Kaleidoscopes Work
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Kaleidoscopes have been fascinating people since the early 19th century. Whether you think of kaleidoscopes as toys or as works of art, no matter how often you look inside, you'll never see the same thing twice.
How does a hydraulic ram pump work?
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When I was a kid, my Aunt had constantly flowing water from a natural spring down the hill. She said the water was pumped uphill using a hydraulic ram. This device ran constantly and didn't need any electricity! What is a hydraulic ram and how does it work?
How Attila the Hun Worked
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Even 1,600 years later, we still know the name Attila the Hun. But why? Learn more about Attila the Hun from HowStuffWorks.
How Venezuelan Traditions Work
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Interested in learning about traditions in Venezuela? Find out about Venezuelan traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Faith Healing Works
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Some turn to faith healing as a last resort when ill, and others rely on it solely to provide a miracle cure. Find out whether faith healing can truly treat the sick at HowStuffWorks.
What Is Cache and How Does It Work?
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Anyone who owns a computer must at some point ask themselves: "What is cache?". Caching increases the speed at which your computer pulls data from memory. How can a little cache go a really, really long way? Read on to explore how your computer works at such incredible speeds!
How Removable Storage Works
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Removable memory has unchained us from our PCs -- we can now carry gigabytes of data wherever we go, in a device the size of a matchbox. Learn about the three major digital storage technologies.
How Thoroughbred Horses Work
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Thoroughbred horses aren't just pretty; they're the end result of centuries of breeding and record-keeping. Learn about the history and purpose of thoroughbred horses at HowStuffWorks.
How Comets Work
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Comets are remarkable pieces of our universe's past, and they tell us a great deal about how the universe was formed. Learn about the long but rewarding process of discovering and analyzing comets.