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How Well Do You Know Midwestern Lingo?
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Oh Jeez, this is quite the quiz we have here. If you think you know how to say "front room" like a Chicagoan, we dare you to take this quiz. Let's see how you'd fare in a conversation with a true Midwesterner.
How Alternators Work
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The next time your car won't start and you're cursing the battery, you might want to blame the alternator, too. This coconut-sized car part works with the battery to generate power for your vehicle.
How to Create a Home Office
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A home office can come in all shapes and sizes. Find out how to create a home office, from mapping out your space to choosing equipment.
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How Digital Cameras Work
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Digital cameras produce instant photos that you can print or share online. Learn how digital cameras work and read reviews of the best digital cameras.
How Radar Detectors Work
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If you have a lead foot, you may have invested in a radar detector. Find out how these devices pick up police radar and lidar and learn what a jamming signal does.
How Photocopiers Work
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Most of us don't think about what's going on inside a copier while we wait for it to shoot out the copies. Find out how, in mere seconds, you can produce an exact replica of what's on a sheet of paper!
Nikola Tesla's Cat and Other Feline Fascinations
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If it wasn't for Nikola Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity. Part-Time Genius cohosts discuss this and other little-known cats in history.
How Long Do Car Batteries Last?
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All-electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, so it's easy to forget that old fashioned, gas-powered cars and trucks are still reliant on electric batteries for their operation. Easy to forget, that is, until those batteries die, either permanently or temporarily. So, it's only natural to ask: How long do car batteries last?
How 3-in-1 Flashlights Work
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3-in-1 flashlights make blackouts and camping a lot more convenient. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about 3-in-1 flashlights.