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How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
Jade Stone Meaning: Powerful Healing Properties, Symbolism & Ancient Wisdom
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Discover why jade is called the "stone of heaven" across ancient civilizations. Learn how this powerful crystal not only attracts wealth but also heals the heart chakra in ways modern science is just beginning to understand.
How Greenhouses Work
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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?
What Is Augmented Reality?
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Augmented reality is explained in this article. Learn about augmented reality.
10 Disadvantages of Biofuels
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Biofuels are hot now, but integrating them into our fuel use habits could be costly. Read more about 10 disadvantages of biofuels.
Wind Energy Quiz
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Feel that wind? Fwooooshhhh!!! Fwwwooooshhh!! Quick, somebody put up a wind turbine. Test your knowledge with this quiz.
'Sea Bees', Please! Tiny Crustaceans Help Pollinate Underwater
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Pollination of plants underwater involves animals as well as water flow. HowStuffWorks Now explains how.
New Drugs Could Help Prevent Hearing Loss
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HowStuffWorks looks at the effectiveness of kenpaullone and other drugs that may prevent hearing loss.
Understanding the Differences Between Big Rig and F1 Car Horsepower Ratings
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So why does a diesel engine with huge torque and low maximum RPM get a low horsepower rating compared to a low torque, high revving race car engine? Find out why in this article.
How Solar-powered Backpacks Work
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Solar-powered backpacks are great travel gadgets. Learn more about solar-powered backpacks at HowStuffWorks.