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Can You Match the TV Dad to His Car?
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Dads are often the backbone of the family and most of the ones on TV do a great job. But can you put their personalities aside for a while and focus on what they drive? Can you match these TV fathers to their cars?
How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
1961 Lincoln Continental
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The 1961 Lincoln Continental came about as a last-ditch effort to save Lincoln by increasing profits. Get the full design story on this stunning car.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
How Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Works
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Most people can tell you the fuel economy numbers for their vehicle. Some even know the horsepower and torque in their car or truck. But what about the gross vehicle weight rating? Who knows that?
How Alternators Work
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The next time your car won't start and you're cursing the battery, you might want to blame the alternator, too. This coconut-sized car part works with the battery to generate power for your vehicle.
How Wages Work
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Wages are much more than a paycheck. Learn about wages, the Fair Labor Standards Act, types of pay, the minimum wage debate, payroll taxes and what FICA is.
How Handwriting Analysis Works
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When there's a suspect in a crime and the evidence includes a handwritten note, investigators may call in handwriting experts to see if there's a match. How exactly do experts go about analyzing someone's handwriting?
How Instant MPG Readout Works
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Instant MPG readouts tell you how much gas mileage you're getting at a particular moment. Learn how instant MPG readouts work and how you can use them.
How Automotive Glass Works
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Without special auto glass, we'd be in trouble every time we hit a pothole or got into a fender bender. Auto glass is specially made to keep from shattering. Find out how.