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How Wave Energy Works
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Wave energy could be used to create electricity, replacing the burning of fossil fuels. Find out more about wave energy and how it can be harnessed.
What is corn plastic?
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Corn plastic is made from polylactic acid plastic and looks like normal oil-based plastic. But can corn plastic reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
How the Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) Works
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The Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) is a combination car and helicopter. Learn why the PAL-V is a good idea and how it works.
10 Innovations in Winemaking
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People have been making (and drinking) wine for 8,000 years -- which means lots of innovations both now and in the past, from creating Champagne to quirky wine labels.
How Lawn Mowers Work
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Lawn mowers have been keeping yards trim for over 100 years. Learn all about lawn mowers, lawn mower history and more.
10 Car Shopping Tips
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Knowing what you want -- or need -- before you start making the rounds of dealerships can save both time and money.
Chromium Picolinate: What You Need to Know
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Chromium picolinate can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about chromium picolinate and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
10 Differences Between Moonshining and Homebrewing
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After the success of craft breweries, it was perhaps inevitable that moonshine would get its own day in the sun. But while you can make both beer and whiskey at home, there are some major differences between them - starting with legality.
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.
Algae: Pond Scum or Food of the Future?
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Algae represents big money to some investors and could provide protein to help solve the problem of world hunger.