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Do slim jims trigger side-impact airbags?
If you use a slim jim to unlock a car door, is there a risk of the side-impact airbag deploying? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What do the big diamond-shaped signs with red yellow and blue diamonds mean?
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Many buildings in my area have a big red, yellow and blue diamond-shaped sign with numbers on it. Do you know what this sign means?
Swamps and Wildfires: A Dangerous Combination
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A fire can burn for years, yes years, in a swamp. What's the deal?
What If Everyone Had the Same Salary?
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Income inequality contributes to societal ills. Would mandating equal paychecks for all improve the situation or lead to work-shirking and massive government?
How Universal Translators Will Work
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A wearable device that will translate English into a dozen languages will be introduced later this year. See how it will work!
How do dry chemical fire extinguishers work?
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How do multi-class dry chemical fire extinguishers work? What is the dry chemical?
Emergency Vehicles: Can You Identify More Than 30?
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We all know about fire trucks, police cars and ambulances, but what about the other emergency vehicles? Put your wits to the test and see if you can name more than 30 of these emergency vehicles.
How Gas Masks Work
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Gas masks are used to filter out harmful gas and particles from the air industrial workers breathe. Learn about gas masks and how gas masks are made.
4 Occupations Prone to Sinus Trouble
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Most people have to deal with sinus problems a few times a year, but for some it comes with the job. Learn about occupations prone to sinus problems.
How Paramedics Work
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Paramedics are trained in prehospital care and are often involved in emergency situations. Learn more about how paramedics save lives every day.