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How Light Works

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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.

How to Do Home Electrical Repairs

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Home electrical repairs -- including replacing wall receptacles and rewiring lamps -- can be done by most do-it-yourselfers. Learn how.

What Is Chromecast?

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Chromecast is a tiny TV dongle that promises to bring you streaming media controlled via your mobile device. Can it compete with the rest of the streaming media market?

How Amazon Echo Works

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Could Amazon Echo be the voice-controlled computer that will finally walk us into the future? Learn about the Amazon Echo at HowStuffWorks.

How Printer Ink Works

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Printer ink is a common part of your everyday life that you might not know much about. Explore the history and future of printer ink.

How the Ford Thunderbird Works

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The Ford Thunderbird came about in 1955 as a counter to Chevrolet's Corvette. Learn about the origins and history of the Ford Thunderbird.

How Chrysler Works

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Walter Chrysler parted with Buick to start his own company. Learn about the origins of Chrysler, and how it became one of the famous "Big Three."

How Water Blasters Work

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A Double-barrel water blasters can soak someone standing 50 feet away. This isn't an ordinary water gun. Take a look inside these high-powered toys.

How Fire Engines Work

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We see them all the time, but do you ever think about everything these machines do? A fire engine is a combination personnel carrier, tool box and water tanker. Learn all about this amazing 3-in-1 machine.

How Elevators Work

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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.

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