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The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age
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The water frame was a revolutionary textile machine that mechanized spinning, transforming the cotton industry and driving industrialization.
The Fascinating History of the Mimeograph Machine
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The Old-School Copy Machine That Revolutionized the Way We Communicate. Learn about the history, design, and benefits of mimeograph
How Can Minus 40 Fahrenheit Equal Minus 40 Celsius?
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There are two different scales of measuring temperature on Earth, but they merge at just one very cold number.
How the Amphicar Worked
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The 1961-1968 Amphicar was an amphibious car introduced at the 1959 Geneva Salon. Read about this fun and famous collectible invented by Hans Trippel.
How PlayStation 3 Works
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The PlayStation 3 is Sony's latest entry in the video game console market. Learn what makes it different from its predecessors and the competition.
How PEZ Works
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Where did PEZ come from? Learn more about PEZ candy and PEZ dispensers at HowStuffWorks.
Ultimate Guide to Recycled Juice Box Crafts
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Recycled juice box crafts are fun and green. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about recycled juice box crafts.
How the Clapper Works
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"Clap-on, clap-off"! The Clapper is one of the 20th century's most iconic inventions. Learn all about the Clapper and how it works.
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 Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.