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How Floppy Disk Drives Work
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Floppy disk drives have been around since the birth of personal computing -- find out how they work!
How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.
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!
Can carbon fiber solve the oil crisis?
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Carbon fiber is five times as strong as steel and it's much more lightweight. Learn about carbon fiber and how it could solve the oil crisis.
How Portable Internet Devices Work
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Portable internet devices come in many different forms with versatile functions. Learn more about portable internet devices at HowStuffWorks.
Can humans hear in space?
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To hear in space involves several variables, including sound movement and environmental medium. Learn if humans hear in space.
Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax?
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The moon landings were all part of a highly elaborate hoax, according to some conspiracy theorists. Learn about the moon landings and hoax theories.
Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?
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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Is marriage a good investment?
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Marriage and money are inextricably linked. Learn how the average cost of marriage can affect your investment plans and savings for the future.