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How Christmas Works
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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?
How Iron and Steel Work
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The refining of iron ore is one of the most historically significant achievements of all time. Find out how iron gets turned into steel and what it's used for.
How Ultrasonic Welding Works
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You probably know that high pitched or high frequency sounds can break materials apart. But did you know that high frequency sounds can be used to bond materials together?
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
How Fire Works
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Few things have done as much harm to humanity as fire, and few things have done as much good. Find out where fire comes from and see why it behaves the way it does. The answers might surprise you!
How Combination Locks Work
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Combination locks use wheel packs to set the combination inside the lock. Learn about combination locks and see pictures of the inside of a combination lock.
How Four-Wheel Drive Works
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A four-wheel drive system helps provide traction on snow or ice. Find out about four-wheel drive, the forces involved and see a simple four-wheel drive system.
How NASA Works
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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.
How Sand Dunes Work
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Sand dunes are more intriguing than you might think. For one, some sand dunes sing. What other interesting facts can you learn about sand dunes?
How Ad Slogans Work
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Ad slogans are techniques companies use to make their products and services memorable to you. Read about ad slogans here!