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How Gray Water Reclamation Works
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Gray water reclamation is a developing way to reduce water waste and go green. Find out how gray water reclamation works.
How Fireplaces Work
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Fireplaces are known for their warmth, but they can sometimes lose more heat than they provide. Learn about fireplaces at HowStuffWorks.
How X-rays Work
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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.
What are fuel mapping computers?
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Fuel mapping computers regulate the mixture of air and fuel in your car's engine to keep it running smoothly. Learn more about fuel mapping computers here.
How Dryer Sheets Work
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How do dryer sheets help your clothes come out soft and static-free? Check out this article and learn all about dryer sheets and how they work.
What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?
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China has joined the more than 120 countries outlawing certain types of single-use plastics, those convenient but controversial plastics we've all become so used to. What exactly are they, though, and is banning them really necessary?
How Thin-film Solar Cells Work
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Thin-film solar cells are more flexible and less expensive than traditional solar cells. Learn more about what makes thin-film solar cells different.
10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
What Is Porcelain, and Why Has It Been Cherished For Centuries?
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The Chinese have been making porcelain as far back as perhaps the first century. What is porcelain, exactly, and why did it take hundreds of years for the process to be duplicated anywhere else?
How Light Sticks Work
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Light sticks produce a mesmerizing neon glow before slowly extinguishing. Learn about light sticks, chemical light sticks and how they work.