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How Odometers Work
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Mechanical odometers have been counting the miles for centuries. Although they are a dying breed, they are incredibly cool inside. Learn how this simple device tracks distance and find out about digital odometers.
How Credit Cards Work
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Credit cards have an interesting history. Learn how a credit card works, from the numbering system to how you can get rid of that high interest balance.
Is rent to own really cheaper than buying?
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Is rent to own really cheaper than buying? Learn how rent to own works and whether it can ever be a good deal.
How are point-of-sale systems going mobile?
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Point-of-sale is now mobile, giving merchants other option for tracking revenue. See how point-of-sale mobile is changing how consumers shop.
How the Kindle Fire Works
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Amazon's Kindle Fire is more than just an e-book reader. Find out what sets the Kindle Fire apart from the rest of the tablet crowd.
How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit
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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?
How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
How Old Is Google?
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Who invented Google is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented Google.
How Inventory Management Systems Work
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Retailers replenish stock with automatic programs. Learn how inventory management systems work.
Bayes' Theorem Helps Us Nail Down Probabilities
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Bayes' theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. Sounds intimidating, but we'll walk you through it.