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How Modems Work
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Most of the world still uses a standard modem to connect to the Internet. Learn how they are able to transmit so much data over a normal voice connection!
Can Your Computer Run Without an Operating System?
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Operating systems like Windows or the MacOS are par for the course. But what if there wasn't an operating system? Would the computer still, well, compute?
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.
How Digital Scales Work
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Digital scales are common measuring devices that harness several physical laws. Learn how digital scales weigh everything from peanuts to penguins.
10 Places You're Probably Being Watched Every Day
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Is there any place you can go and not be watched? Find out 10 places where you're watched every day at HowStuffWorks.
How do social networking sites make money?
How do social networking sites make money? Find out how social networking sites make money at HowStuffWorks.
How the Googleplex Works
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The Googleplex is Google's main headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. The facility shows the Google culture. Find out more about the Googleplex.
How Safecracking Works
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Safecracking is a matter of the right tools, the right skills and lots of patience. Learn the ins and outs of safecracking, from lock manipulation to exploding safes.
How to Charge a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
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Charging plug-in hybrid vehicles can be done a couple different ways. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about charging plug-in hybrid vehicles.