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How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
Why Some People Can't Sleep Without a Fan
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HowStuffWorks investigates what makes fans so great at keeping you asleep.
What Does SOS Mean?
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SOS was the most commonly used distress signal from the turn of the 20th century until before WWII. But exactly what does SOS mean?
How the Hum Works
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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?
How the North American Eagle Works
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Team North American Eagle is on course to win the land speed record. Learn who team North American Eagle are and how they could win the race.
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
How Air Force One Works
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Air Force One is the most amazing private jet in the world -- a flying White House complete with a gym! Take a tour.
How Emergency Power Systems Work
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.
Top 10 Beach Hazards
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If you're heading to the beach, you need to be aware of some beach hazards. Learn about the top 10 beach hazards here to be prepared.
10 Cool Tools
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Unlike the hammers and chisels collecting cobwebs in garages everywhere, these high-tech tools have worked on everything from revolving water slides to boxing robots.