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How Rapid Drink Chillers Work
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Rapid drink chillers are great kitchen gadgets to have around the house. Learn more about rapid drink chillers at HowStuffWorks.
How Wind-up Cell Phone Chargers Work
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Wind-up cell phone chargers are popular travel gadgets. Learn more about wind-up cell phone chargers at HowStuffWorks.
Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
What Is a Metronome and How Does It Work?
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Metronomes are devices that provide a steady beat for practicing or playing music. Learn about the types of metronomes and how metronomes work.
Meet the Man Who Invented Cool Whip, Tang and Pop Rocks
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The 20th century would have been very different without the contributions of General Foods chemist William A. Mitchell, who tapped into the American appetite for convenience and novelty.
How Much Butter Is in Peanut Butter?
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Aaaah ... peanut butter. For some, it's a staple food. But how much butter is there in a tablespoon of the stuff?
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
How Shaving Works
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Shaving is a ritual that a large percentage of men partake in on a daily basis. Find out how and why shaving is so important.
How Direct Injection Engines Work
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Direct injection engines offer high efficiency and performance. Learn how direct injection engines work at HowStuffWorks.
How Floor Buffers Work
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A floor buffer can help you create beautiful, shiny floors. How do floor buffers work and how do you choose the right one?