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How Stirling Engines Work
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The Stirling engine is a heat engine that is vastly different from the internal-combustion engine in your car. It has the potential to be more efficient than most types of engines, but it hasn't made it into mass production yet. Find out why.
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
How the V-22 Osprey Plane Works
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The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.
Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?
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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.
What happens to weapons confiscated at the airport?
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Thousands of weapons are confiscated at airports every day. Learn where weapons confiscated at the airport go after they leave airport security.
How Audio Post Production Works
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Are you interested in sound editing for television and films? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about how audio post production works.
Was there really a pied piper of Hamelin?
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"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic fairy tale, but does it belong in the history books? Scholars think a real pied piper might've existed -- learn why.
Top 5 Winemaking Tips
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With these 5 winemaking tips in mind, beginning brewers might craft a good bottle of wine. Learn the top 5 winemaking tips and how to apply them.
How to Back Up a Hard Drive
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If you back up your hard drive, you can save yourself headaches in the future if you should lose your files. Learn how to back up your hard drive.