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How Netflix Works
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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.
What does a Phillips head screwdriver look like?
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When you put together a basic tool set for building and fix-it jobs at home, you'll want at least one Phillips head screwdriver. Find out what a Phillips head screwdriver looks like in this article.
4 Reasons Why Menstrual Cups Aren't More Popular
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You may know about them, but have you tried them? Stuff Mom Never Told You explores why menstrual cups aren't that popular. Yet.
Hemp Energy: Sounds like a joke, but it's not!
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We're still a ways from a hemp-powered car, but industrial hemp has made a number of headlines in past years, especially as an alternative energy source. Is hemp the power of the future?
How CVTs Work
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CVTs were first conceived more than 500 years ago and are now found in some cars. Learn about CVTs, continuously variable transmissions, and types of CVTs.
10 Reuses for Old Video Game Controllers
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10 reuses for old video games controllers. Learn about 10 reuses for old video game controllers.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
How Does the Beer Can Widget Work?
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When I open a can of Guinness or some of the other upscale beers from Europe, I notice that a plastic ball shaped widget inside the tin releases gas to aerate the beer. How does this work?
Why Do Most Zippers Say "YKK" on the Pull-tab?
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Zippers are found on so many products. But have you ever noticed that "YKK" is on the pull-tab of most zippers? Find out where these mysterious initials come from.
Bombay Cat vs. Black Cat Traits: Not All Black Cats Are Bombays
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Pinpointing Bombay cat vs. black cat characteristics can be tricky if you don't know exactly what to look for. How closely are you looking at a cat's whiskers, nose and paw pads?