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American or Japanese: How Many Cars Can You Identify?
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American- and Japanese-made cars have created and embodied entire automotive classes. There are so many beautiful, iconic and innovative models. But can you tell them apart?
How the MacBook Air Works
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Although the MacBook Air is less than an inch thick, it delivers in several areas. Learn about the MacBook Air specs and features.
10 Sci-fi Gadgets We Wish Actually Existed
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Sci-fi gadgets represent some amazing inventions, if only in fiction. Take a look at 10 sci-fi gadgets that we'd love to get our hands on.
Lunar Cycles Quiz
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William Shakespeare warned us "Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly." Sound advice, right? Well, maybe. Sure, she changes, but her phases remain quite reliable. Take the following quiz to see what I mean!
How Bowling Pinsetters Work
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If you've ever been to a bowling alley, you know that one of the coolest things is how the pins get reset. How does it work? Take a peek at the machinery behind the scenes!
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?
How Gear Ratios Work
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You see gears in just about anything that has spinning parts - car engines, transmissions, electric toothbrushes... Learn what these gears are doing and get to the bottom of the "gear ratio" concept!
What Is a Watt?
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Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the main units used for measuring electricity. Find out how amps, watts, volts, and ohms relate to electricity.
How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work
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How can the same device keep hot things hot and cold things cold? Find out what goes on inside a Thermos!
How Stock Car Telemetry Works
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Stock car telemetry helps racers make tweaks to their vehicles before big races. Learn more about stock car telemetry at HowStuffWorks.