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How to Match Paint Color: Can a Machine Perfect the Process?
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How can a machine match a paint color perfectly? A spectrophotometer is your answer. Learn more how this machine can match paint.
How Christmas Lights Work
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Have you ever been standing in your living room with a strand of Christmas lights that just won't work? We'll explain why this happens.
How Scanners Work
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Before the digital camera explosion, flatbed scanners were the way to get images into a PC and online. These devices turn images on paper into data you can access on a computer. Find out how scanners analyze, process and transfer images.
How long do alternators last?
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How long do alternators last? Find out how long alternators last at HowStuffWorks.
How Electronic Gates Work
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Would you like to be able to build your own digital devices? Logic gates are the basis of digital electronics. Find out what these gates do and how you can use them to start building your own devices.
Why are they replacing all of the traffic lights in my town?
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In my town, they are replacing all of the traffic lights with these new lights that look like they are made of hundreds of tiny bulbs. Why are they replacing all of the lights?
How Do Wireless Chargers Work?
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Although we love our mobile gadgetry, all those charging cords are annoying to keep up with and carry around. Does it ever make you wonder, how do wireless chargers work? Find out how wireless chargers ditch the cables and power up your gear!
How Slot Machines Work
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Slot machines are a popular form of gambling. Learn about modern slot machines and old mechanical models and find out the odds of winning on slot machines.
How Lasers Work
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Lasers are used in dental drills, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and (of course) laser pointers. Learn how different lasers generate such concentrated light.
Stud Finder
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A stud finder is a valuable tool that makes the job of finding studs behind a wall very simple. Learn how this battery-operated electromagnet works.