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How Remote Entry Works
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Do you have one of those key fobs that unlocks your car doors? And maybe even your trunk and your garage door, too? Remote entry devices are the utmost in convenience. Climb inside your car's remote-entry system.
How Magna Doodle Works
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The Magna Doodle... For kids, it's a cool toy. For the rest of us it's a tribute to the beauty of physics. Discover the science behind Magna Doodle.
How Fuel Processors Work
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Hydrogen gas is hard to store, so fuel processors are crucial to most commercial fuel cells. Learn how fuel processors supply the hydrogen and how efficient they really are.
How Windshield Wipers Work
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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.
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Will Humans Be Living in Space in the Next 50 Years?
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These outer space abodes will have to protect inhabitants from extreme temperatures, radiation and flying moon dust. One man is actually selling deeds for lunar property at $20 a pop. Seriously?
Can a Bag of Water Keep Flies Away?
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Some people believe bags of water can keep flies away. Learn why people might hang bags of water to keep flies away and if the practice works.
What Is a Lone Wolf?
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A lone wolf either purposely leaves a pack or accidentally gets separated. Learn how a wolf becomes a lone wolf, and how a lone wolf lives on its own.
What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion?
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The difference between seals and sea lions is easy to spot once you know what to look for. Learn about the difference between seals and sea lions.
Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.