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How Cirque du Soleil Works
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In only 20 years, Cirque du Soleil has carved out a unique niche in the entertainment industry. It has spread to cities all over the globe and earned rave reviews every step of the way. Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil and learn the secrets of its success.
How Paper Shredders Work
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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?
How Rocket Engines Work
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Rocket engines harness the energy to get a spaceship off the ground. Learn about solid-fuel rocket engines, liquid-propellant rockets and the future of rocket engines.
10 Robots With Dirty Jobs
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So you like to complain about your demonic boss, moronic co-workers and fancy company coffee machine that never, ever works? You need to zip it and meet these 10 hard-working bots. They could tell you stories.
10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
Top 10 NASA Inventions
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The men and women of NASA are an ingenious bunch, and they're not just inventing amazing things for space. Which inventions have changed our lives here on Earth?
How Landlords Work
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Landlords rent or lease apartments and homes as a business. Learn more about landlords and what's involved in renting property.
How McDonald's Works
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McDonald's changed more than just what Americans like to eat. Trace the McDonald's story from its origin as a hotdog stand to the McDonald's global empire.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
How Bone-conducting Headphones Work
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Using bone-conducting headphones instead of ear buds may be a lot better for your ears. How do these bone-conducting headphones do their job?