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How Floppy Disk Drives Work
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Floppy disk drives have been around since the birth of personal computing -- find out how they work!
How Radon Works
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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.
How Electronic Ink Works
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Electronic ink promises to be an amazing, breakthrough technology that we will all be using in five years -- it will completely change books and newspapers!
How Portable Internet Devices Work
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Portable internet devices come in many different forms with versatile functions. Learn more about portable internet devices at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax?
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The moon landings were all part of a highly elaborate hoax, according to some conspiracy theorists. Learn about the moon landings and hoax theories.
How Parallel Computing Works
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Parallel processing allows computer programs to run faster because of the use of more CPUs. Learn more about parallel processing at HowStuffWorks.
Why do people collect shark teeth?
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Collecting shark teeth is a hobby for many people, but why do we do it? Learn why collecting shark teeth is like gathering up pieces of history.
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.
How Estate Sales Work
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Estate sales are types of auctions that dispose of the majority of a person's belongings who are moving or deceased. Learn more about estate sales.
How green is a self-contained composting toilet?
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A composting toilet is a step beyond keeping your home as earth friendly as possible. Learn about composting toilets and how much water they save.