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Power Loom: An Essential Industrial Revolution Invention
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The power loom was one of the most significant inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the mechanized device that transformed the textile industry.
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
Dream: A phone or machine malfunctions
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Find out the usual meaning of dreams in which a phone or mechanical equipment malfunctions. Learn more about dreams from Discovery Health.
5 Futuristic Auto Repair Technologies
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Will there be a need for the old-school mechanic's shop in the not-so-distant future? Learn about futuristic auto repair technology at HowStuffWorks.
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.
Can You Name These Car Parts by Looking at Just One Image?
Do you love cars? Are you a full-blown mechanic or just a tinkerer? Most people can't guess all 48 of these parts at a glance!
How VCRs Work
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How can six hours of video fit on a $2 tape? The VCR may be yesterday's tech, but it's still a mechanical marvel. Take a look inside!
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift
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The famed London clock tower Big Ben marks 160 years in silence as its historic restoration continues. HowStuffWorks talks to the clock mechanic.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Futuristic Auto Repair Technologies
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Will a tablet and VR headset become the next must-have pieces for every Volkswagen mechanic's garage? What happens when every car is a WiFi hotspot?