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How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
How Refrigerators Work
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Without the refrigerator, you'd be salting your meat, tossing leftovers and drinking everything warm. Examine the inner workings of this food-preservation icon.
How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Viruses Work
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Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.
How Robotic Surgery Will Work
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Robotic surgery, once the stuff of fiction, is now a reality. Robots are already helping people operate. Learn more about robotic surgery.
Introduction to How Business Communication Icebreakers Work
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Office icebreakers can feel like torture, but often they do help staff get acquainted. Learn more about office icebreakers. Which are successful?
How Tiger Sharks Work
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Tiger sharks are named for the dark spots and stripes that mark juveniles. Learn how tiger sharks are equally as ferocious as tigers.
How Stock Futures Work
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Stock futures are a high-risk type of investment where you agree to buy or sell at a future date. Learn how stock futures work and how you can use them.
How Rat Rods Work
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Rat rods are one-of-a-kind hot rods that are rusty, weathered, beaten and occasionally full of bullet holes. Read more about rat rods at HowStuffWorks.