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How Web Comics Work
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Web comics are different from comic books because they are not limited in size. Learn more about Web comics and other features of some popular Web comics.
How Lame Is a Lame-duck President?
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A lame-duck president is one that has lost a recent election, or is no longer eligible to serve. Find out how lame a lame-duck president is in this article.
How Video Sharing Works
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Video sharing is one of the fastest growing mediums on the web. Learn more about video sharing at HowStuffWorks.
How long would it take for your house to fall completely apart?
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Would your house fall apart if you left it standing without any maintenance over time? Find out how long it would take for your house to fall apart.
How Portable Media Centers Work
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Portable media centers can store and access TV programs, movies, music and digital photos. Learn how to add files to a PMC and compare portable media centers.
How the Porsche Carrera GT Works
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Some would say it's the greatest supercar to date. Others would shout it from the rooftops. The Porsche Carrera GT weighs in at just 3,000 pounds and kicks out 605 horsepower off the assembly line. Check out the Carrera GT and see what $440,000 buys these days.
How the Future Force Warrior Will Work
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For the battlefield of the future, the U.S. Army is developing an infantry uniform that will provide superhuman strength and much more. Learn how the Future Force Warrior will turn a soldier into an "F-16 on legs."
How Blink Technology Works
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Credit cards using "contactless" technology allow you to pay for stuff by holding the card near a special reader instead of swiping it or handing it to a clerk. Find out how 'blink' technology works.
How PCIe Works
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial connection that operates more like a network than a bus. Learn how PCI Express can speed up a computer and replace the AGP.
How Fire Breathing Works
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Fire breathing produces amazing, but dangerous, spectacles. Learn how fire breathing works and meet fire breathers and practitioners of other fire arts.