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How Grenades Work
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Grenades are a devastatingly effective weapon on the battlefield. Find out what happens when a soldier pulls the pin and tosses one of these miniature bombs at the enemy.
10 Countertop Cleaning Tips
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Cleaning kitchen countertops is an important chore since they are exposed to everything from hot pans to spilled juice. Follow these cleaning tips.
How small can CPUs get?
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Small CPU size depends on the number of transistors that can physically be crammed inside. Learn more about how to make a small CPU.
Screws
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Screws have a few benefits over other fasteners -- they provide lots of strength and can be easily removed. Find out about different types of screws.
Is Theft of DNA by Genetic 'Paparazzi' Our Next Legal Nightmare?
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People have been raising alarms about the potential for nonconsensual, surreptitious collection and testing of DNA for years, but will genetic paparazzi with DNA collection kits become as ubiquitous as those with cameras?
Micro-lattice Metal: The future of lightweight cars?
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Lightweight microlattice metal just might be the future of featherweight cars. Learn more about microlattice metal at HowStuffWorks.
How Composite Decking Works
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Composite decking is commonly used in deck and patio construction. Learn more about composite decking at HowStuffWorks.
What Is the Mohorovicic Discontinuity and Can Humans Ever Reach It?
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This seismic boundary lies within Earth between the bottom of crust and the uppermost mantle. But nobody has ever dug down deep enough to confirm it exists. So does it?
How do I get the best sound out of my car's audio system?
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Are you getting the best sound out of your car audio system? Learn about getting the best sound out of your car audio system at HowStuffWorks.
Only 20% of Adults Can Pass This 8th-Grade Math Test. Can You?
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Calling all adults! It's probably been decades since you sat behind the desk in your 8th-grade math class, but we're willing to bet that some of that material is still in your brain! Do you remember slope intercept form? Does the name Pythagoras ring a bell? If it does, you're in the right place! Only 20% of adults can pass this 8th grade math test! Can you? Let's find out!