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How Airplanes Work

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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?

Inside the Nintendo 3DS

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Nintendo 3DS pictures take a look at what's inside this gaming device. View the parts, structure and more with Nintendo 3DS pictures at HowStuffWorks.

How Computer Mice Work

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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.

How Drone Pilots Work

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If you're a drone pilot, you're on the verge of having a whole new world of career options available. Learn about drone pilots at HowStuffWorks.

How Light Propulsion Will Work

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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.

How the Sony PS Vita Will Work

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The Sony PS Vita might revolutionize handheld gaming. Learn about the features of the Sony PS Vita and how it will work.

How Satellites Work

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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?

What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA?

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What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA? Gimbals help ships and space ships stay correctly oriented. Find out what is a gimbal.

How the Nintendo 3DS Works

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The Nintendo 3DS portable video game system lets you play in 3-D without having to wear special glasses. See how the Nintendo 3DS works.

How Aerobatics Works

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Aerobatics in an airplane is an incredible display of skill and nerves. Learn about the history of aerobatics in this article from HowStuffWorks.

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