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How a Circuit Breaker Works
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Circuit breakers are an essential safety component in any home electrical system. Learn about home circuit breakers and breaker design.
How Interplanetary Internet Will Work
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Can the Internet stretch out to planets like Mars? Learn how it will!
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
How Black Holes Work
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A black hole occurs when a massive star dies -- its enormous mass implodes and becomes so heavy that it bends space. So how do astronomers detect something that they can't see?
How Movie Distribution Works
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Our series on movie theaters concludes with movie distribution. Learn how movies make it to your local theater and how money flows back to the studios!
How Space Collisions Work
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Space collisions happen when stars, asteroids and even galaxies smash into one another. Learn what space collisions look like and what the results are.
What causes a shark feeding frenzy?
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A shark feeding frenzy occurs when multiple sharks fight for the same prey. Find out how a shark feeding frenzy plays out in the wild.
What happens to weapons confiscated at the airport?
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Thousands of weapons are confiscated at airports every day. Learn where weapons confiscated at the airport go after they leave airport security.
Is it possible to assemble a car with glue?
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You might be surprised to learn that automakers are using car glue to bond parts together on modern vehicles. Find out the advantages of using car glue.
Is quitting smoking contagious?
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Is quitting smoking contagious? Research suggests it could be. Peer pressure often drives smokers to quit. Learn whether quitting smoking is contagious.