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How BIOS Works
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The basic input-output system (BIOS) is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer. Learn all about BIOS.
How Rotary Engines Work
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A rotary engine works completely differently than the conventional piston engine. Learn what makes a rotary engine unique among engines.
Do I really need a digital converter box for my TV?
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A digital converter box will soon be required for TVs that aren't connected to digital cable. Find out if you'll need a digital converter box.
Is hydrogen fuel dangerous?
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Hydrogen fuel is an attractive alternative fuel source. Learn about hydrogen fuel and the dangers of the element, including the Hindenburg disaster story.
How Reel Mowers Work
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Reel mowers rely on human exertion to both move and mow. Learn about the advantages reel mowers hold over gas-powered and rotary lawn mowers.
How Space Camp Works
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Space Camp is for kids and adults to learn about flight, engineering, astronomy and robotics. Learn about Space Camp and its programs and simulators.
How International Banking Works
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International banking can provide great wealth to you. Read more about international banking and how it works.
Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?
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An unselfish act is an act in which one person benefits while the person performing the act gains nothing. Find out if an unselfish act is possible.
What's an NLOS cannon?
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The NLOS cannon can fire rounds from far away with less collateral damage. Read about NLOS cannon and its role in future military warfare.
Could Jack the Ripper have been an artist?
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The 1888 Jack the Ripper murders plagued London; now, Ripperologists seek the killer's identity. Learn how Jack the Ripper murders stumped the constabulary.