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How Gizmondo Works
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The Gizmondo is a handheld gaming console -- but it's also an MP3 player, a camera, a movie player, and a GPS reciever. Learn what else the Gizmondo can do and what sets it apart from other portable gaming units.
World Health Organization Profile
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The World Health Organization combats worldwide disease. Learn about the World Health Organization's campaigns and find out how WHO is organized.
How a Cold Heat Soldering Iron Works
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Cold Heat soldering irons are lightweight, portable and don't come with the potential for serious injury. Learn more about Cold Heat soldering.
Skype vs. Vonage
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Skype and Vonage are similar VoIP services which offer telephone service through the internet. Learn about Skype and Vonage and see how they compare.
Hellboy Makeup: An Interview with Jake Garber
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"Hellboy" has been dominating the box office as millions of people have been turned on to a new kind of hero. Find out how makeup artist Jake Garber brought the big, red guy to life.
How Broadband Over Powerlines Works
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Imagine plugging your computer into any electrical outlet in your home and having high-speed Internet access instantly. This service is already available in a few cities in the United States, but there are groups and government agencies fighting to block its proliferation. Learn how powerline broadband is possible and what the controversy is all about.
How Blu-ray Discs Work
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Blu-ray discs provide huge storage capacity for high definition movies. Learn about Blu-ray discs, how they work, and Blu-ray competitors.
How Cryonics Works
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Dozens of people are frozen in cryogenic storage facilities, waiting to be revived when science is able to cure whatever killed them. But if they're dead, is revival from a frozen state even possible? Find out.
How Vespas Work
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Vespas are one of the most popular brands of motor scooters. Find out how the Vespa scooter works and learn about the history of Vespa scooters.
How Blimps Work
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Blimps combine the simple buoyancy of a hot air balloon with the technology of an airplane. Learn all about these lighter-than-air vehicles.