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People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?
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HowStuffWorks finds out why anyone still bothers with faxing in the 21st century. It's not just from inertia.
The World's First Motorcycle: Timeline and Features
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Learn how the invention of the world's first motorcycle in the 19th century shaped the future of mobility and revolutionized two-wheeled transportation.
How Segways Work
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The Segway is a potentially revolutionary personal transport device. Learn about the Segway, its capabilities and how it compares to a conventional car.
How does a new product go through the prototyping process?
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A prototype is used to help get an product from an idea into the final stage. Learn more about how a prototype is made.
How the BlackBerry Playbook Works
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The BlackBerry Playbook is built for business and can interface with BlackBerry smartphones. Learn about the features of the Blackberry Playbook.
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.
How Screw-Drive Vehicles Work
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A screw-drive vehicle might be exactly what you need to traverse large areas of snow, muck or mud. Read about screw-drive vehicles at HowStuffWorks.
How do washing machines get clothes clean?
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How do washing machines get clothes clean? Find out how washing machines get clothes clean at TLC Home.
How Convertibles Work
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Convertibles and a sunny day are a match made in heaven. Learn about the aerodynamics of convertibles and the different types of convertibles, from cloth top to hardtop.
Why Legos Have Stood the Test of Time
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Today's Lego bricks aren't what you grew up with. HowStuffWorks looks at how the toy has changed and how it teaches kids science, math and reasoning.