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Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz While Being Distracted by Adorable Puppies?
Could you name the largest planet in our solar sys- ... is that a Goldendoodle? Aww! Put your smarts - and your concentration - to the test in this puppy-filled general knowledge skills challenge.
How Aluminum Works
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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.
How Microwave Cooking Works
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Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else.
What's an Accretion Disk?
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Accretion disks are one way that we can spot stars and even black holes. Learn more about accretion disks at HowStuffWorks.
How Black Lights Work
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Black lights cause everyday objects to glow in the dark. Learn how black lights work and about uses for different types of black lights.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."
How Circuits Work
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Circuits can be found in just about every electronic device you can think of. Find out what circuits are and how circuits make electronic devices work.
10 Classic Toys That Could Kill You
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You probably know of a fun toy that also caused serious injuries, even death. Learn about 10 classic toys that could kill you at HowStuffWorks.
Rocket Pictures
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These rocket pictures explore the people, science and technologies behind rocket development. Check out this informative series of rocket pictures.
What keeps concept cars from making it to market?
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What keeps concept cars from making it to market? Find out why so many concept cars never make it to the dealer's lot.