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How ATMs Work
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''You can stop at an ATM, enter a PIN and leave with cash. Learn about the machines that give you money and the network that approves the transactions!''
How Autofocus Cameras Work
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Ever wonder how your camera knows what you're looking at? Understand how autofocus cameras lock on to the object you're photographing!
How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How Electric Motors Work
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Electric motors power almost everything in your kitchen, bathroom and office. But how do they perform their magic?
Meaning of Taoism
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Taoism is a collection of philophies and ideas that has survived for almost two thousand years. Learn more about the meaning of Taoism.
How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
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You find references to force, power, torque and energy all over the HowStuffWorks site. Learn what these terms really mean and how they relate to one another.
Ultimate Guide to SpongeBob SquarePants
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"SpongeBob SquarePants" is simply the most popular animated serial on television today. Read more about the SpongeBob phenomenon.
How to Start Investing
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Wondering how to start investing? Learn about investment tools here and find out how to start investing your money.
1963-1970 Lincoln Limousine
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The 1963-1970 Lincoln limousine was born out of a partnership between George Lehmann and Robert Peterson. Learn more about the 1963-1970 Lincoln limo.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.