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5 Green NASA Inventions
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NASA's technological innovations haven't just gotten us to the moon and beyond -- some have also helped make life a little greener here on Earth. What are five surprisingly grounded technologies spearheaded by NASA?
Ridiculous History: 5 of NASA's Greatest Pranks
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NASA likes to have a lot of fun, too. Find out what ridiculous pranks they've pulled through the years at HowStuffWorks.
5 Tips to Improve Your Wireless Connection
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Wireless connections are the norm, and there are easy ways to improve your connection. Learn how to improve your wireless connection at HowStuffWorks.
Calculating the Mass of Earth: How Much Does Earth Weigh?
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The Earth is incredibly heavy. How do scientists determine the weight of the Earth?
The Ultimate Moon Quiz
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Wolves supposedly howl at it, a fairy tale claims a cow once jumped over it and legends say if you look hard enough, there's a man in it. Yes, the moon has a prominent place in popular culture, but there's a lot you might not know about Earth's little orbiting friend. Why doesn't it have soil? Why is its gravity so important? And are we really thinking of going back soon?
How much gold is there in the world?
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I recall hearing once that all of the world's gold could be formed into a cube measuring 18 feet by 18 feet on a side, or something like that. Is that true? If so, how much would it weigh and how much would it be worth?
Would a cell phone work on a submerged submarine?
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Cell phones are pretty amazing gadgets, but are they amazing enough to work underwater? Visit HowStuffWorks for the answer.
How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?
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C programming can create a formula for a computer to generate a random number, but there are other ways to. Check out this explanation and diagram.
How does a NASCAR driver communicate with the pit crew?
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NASCAR race cars are getting more complex every year, and so are NASCAR driver communications systems. Learn how NASCAR driver communications have advanced.
How Google Works
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Google launched on Sept. 4, 1998. HowStuffWorks looks at how it's evolved from a two-man enterprise into a multibillion-dollar corporation.