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How Vacuum Cleaners Work
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Vacuum cleaners have cleaned our homes for over a century. See a vacuum cleaner from the inside out and read expert reviews about vacuum cleaners.
Is your workplace tracking your computer activities?
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If you're surfing the Internet at work, you may not be the only one who knows. Watching workers has become an industry unto itself. Find out exactly how companies are monitoring employees.
How Stun Guns Work
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Stun guns fall into the category of non-lethal weaponry -- they can incapacitate a person without causing permanent damage. Find out how different types of stun guns work to immobilize their target.
How Pinball Machines Work
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The pinball machine is an arcade standard, and there are those who have truly mastered its secrets. Find out about tilt sensors, replays, matches, combination shots and more.
How VDSL Works
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VDSL is the next step forward in high-speed broadband technology. Find out how VDSL achieves incredibly high speeds and compare VDSL to other DSL types.
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
How Baggage Handling Works
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Inside an airport, luggage moves through an amazing and intricate system. The baggage handling system plays a crucial role in keeping travelers happy. Learn about these high-speed carts and conveyers.
How Webcams Work
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If you have been exploring the Web for any length of time, then you have run across any number of Webcams in your travels. If there is something that you would like to monitor remotely, a Webcam makes it easy. Learn the steps you can take to put up your own simple Web camera.
How Lotteries Work
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Lotteries are a form of gambling run by the state. Learn how states run lotteries, how lotteries conduct drawings and how likely you are to win the lottery.
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.