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How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.
How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
1962-1970 Buick Wildcat
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The 1962-1970 Buick Wildcat was based on a 1950 experimental show car with the same name. Follow the fascinating story of the 1962-1970 Buick Wildcat.
1941-1948 Ford Super DeLuxe
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The 1941-1948 Ford Super DeLuxe was a popular and attractive line that saved Ford Motor Company during the strife-filled World War II era. Read more.
Understanding the USDA Food Pyramid
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The USDA Dietary Guidelines offer advice for eating healthy and achieving weight control. Learn to use the Food Pyramid to take off unwanted pounds.
10 Breakthroughs in TV Dinners
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What have been some breakthroughs in TV dinners? Learn more about the top 10 breakthroughs in TV dinners at HowStuffWorks.
How Baxter the Robot Works
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Baxter the Robot is a careful and friendly robotic coworker. Learn about the manufacturing robot Baxter.
How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
How the French Revolution Worked
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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.
How Many Bones Are in the Human Body and Other Skeletal Facts
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Bones give our body structure and enable us to stand, walk and move. So exactly how many bones are in the human body anyway?