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How Electroluminescent (EL) Wire Works

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Electroluminescent wire is widely used by artists to illuminate clothing, bicycle spokes, turntables and even cars. Learn about electroluminescent wire.

Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers

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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?

How Brazing Works

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Welding isn't the only way to make metals, like the ones on your aviator shades, meet up. Brazing can do the trick, too, with a little heat, some filler and some capillary action.

10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer

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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.

How Fever Dreams Work

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They're not hallucinations, but they're not just regular nightmares, either. Learn how fever dreams work at HowStuffWorks.com.

10 Must-have Tools for Any Workshop

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We love our power drill, but for some jobs, nothing beats a good old hand tool. What are some of the must-haves for your toolbox?

How Revisionist History Works

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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.

How do you build an underwater tunnel?

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Underwater tunnels are so commonplace that we rarely think of the great dangers -- and extreme construction techniques -- these modern wonders require. With the opening of the Marmaray Tunnel in October 2013, it's time to take a second look.

The Best Films Set During World War II

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"War! Huh! Yeah. What is it good for...?" According to Edwin Starr, absolutely nothin'. But what about all those war glorification movies featuring the WWII era? FYI: The word glory is taken from the Latin root, gloria, and ultimately settles on this idea of weight or incredible substance. It's easy to "glorify" the allied actions [...] The post The Best Films Set During World War II appeared first on Goliath.

How Hydroponics Works

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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.

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