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How Clothes Dryers Work

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A dryer is actually a very simple device. In this article we'll take apart a clothes dryer and explore how each system works. We'll start by following the air through the machine, then see how the tumbler and fan turn, and finally look at the controls.

How Thermometers Work

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Thermometers are used in everything from medicine to cooking. Find out how thermometers gauge temperature and learn how to make your own!

If I Plant Trees in My Yard, Will It Offset Global Warming?

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If you plant trees in your yard, will it really help the planet? Find out how much carbon dioxide a tree absorbs and why you should plant trees.

Allosaurus Was a Massive 'Flesh Grazer' and Possible Cannibal

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A full grown Allosaurus could be up to 34 feet long, stand 9 feet tall and weigh around 3 tons. This dino was a monster who, scientists suspect, would even eat his own kind.

Why is it still necessary to crash test vehicles?

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Automakers and government agencies stage auto crash tests to gather vehicle data and driver response information. Read about auto crash tests here.

Tyrannosaurus Rex Was the Tyrant Lizard King

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Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the fiercest meat-eaters ever, is the animal that probably springs to mind when most of us hear the word "dinosaur."

Velociraptor Wasn't the Big, Scary Monster From the Movies

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The Velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" were roughly the size of humans. In reality, they were about the size of an average turkey.

The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame

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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.

Can my car tell me the speed limit?

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Sticking to the car speed limit is the best way to avoid flashing blue lights. Isn't there a way to learn the car speed limit from, well, your car?

How Atomic Clocks Work

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When the power goes out and is later restored, how do you know what time to set your clocks to? Have you ever wondered how time is regulated? Learn how scientists determine exact time.

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