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How Unemployment Works
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Unemployment can be a tough world to navigate. Learn about unemployment, including dealing with job loss, saving your job, quitting and unemployment benefits.
How Aerosol Cans Work
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They dispense everything from hairspray to cleaning products to whipped cream. Without them, you'd be doing a whole lot of pumping.
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow
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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!
How Electronic Ink Works
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Electronic ink promises to be an amazing, breakthrough technology that we will all be using in five years -- it will completely change books and newspapers!
What is elimination communication?
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Elimination communication is the idea of potty training an infant almost from birth. Learn about elimination communication and infant potty training.
Who owns the Internet?
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Who owns the Internet is a question that cannot be easily answered because it is truly a global system. Find out who owns the Internet in this article.
How Parallel Computing Works
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Parallel processing allows computer programs to run faster because of the use of more CPUs. Learn more about parallel processing at HowStuffWorks.
How do broken bones heal?
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How does your body heal broken bones? Amazingly, broken bones begin healing immediately. Learn how broken bones or fractures are repaired.