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How Virtual Reality Gear Works
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Virtual reality gear includes a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Learn about virtual reality gear and find out how virtual reality gear has evolved.
How GPS Watches Work
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A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.
10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events
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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
How NATO Works
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.
What's the Biggest Plane in the World?
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The world's largest airplane is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the world's largest airplane.
How Geofencing Works: Pros, Cons and Privacy Concerns
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Geofencing is a technology quietly reshaping the marketing and consumer engagement landscape. It establishes virtual boundaries around physical spaces, linking your device to businesses and services effortlessly. When you step across these boundaries, you receive timely messages - discounts, event reminders or exclusive offers - all customized to your location.
No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually
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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?
10 Extinct Job Titles
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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.