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How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
Marilyn Monroe's Later Career
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Marilyn Monroe starred in the film 'How to Marry a Millionaire' along with such stars as Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall. Learn more about her role.
How Flamethrowers Work
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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?
How a Circuit Breaker Works
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Circuit breakers are an essential safety component in any home electrical system. Learn about home circuit breakers and breaker design.
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.
How Artificial Vision Will Work
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There was once no cure for blindness, but artificial vision systems implanted directly on the retina may restore sight. Is a silicon microchip the answer to combating retinal disease?
Who owns the Internet?
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Who owns the Internet is a question that cannot be easily answered because it is truly a global system. Find out who owns the Internet in this article.
Are Figs Really Full of Baby Wasps?
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Fig wasps help create tasty fig-based snacks. Learn if fig wasps are listed among the ingredients on the wrapper of your next fig bar.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Will I die if I eat polar bear liver?
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If you eat [url=https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/polar-bear.htm]polar bear[/url] liver, you may develop hypervitaminosis A. Learn why you shouldn't eat polar bear liver and dangers associated with vitamin A.