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How Instant Messaging Works
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Instant messaging has become popular with young people because of its speed, ease of use and privacy. Learn more about instant messaging at HowStuffWorks.
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
How Police Sketches Work
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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.
How Movie Sound Works
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Spielberg says that sound is the major technological achievement of contemporary film. The current systems really are amazing. Learn all about movie sound!
Futurology: 5 Ways Society Will Be Affected by Cognitive Technology
Cognitive technology involves moving objects with our minds and possibly making us immortal. See five ways society will be affected by cognitive technology.
'80s Kids Should Be Able to Identify All of These Toys!
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Still mad you didn't figure out that Rubik's Cube? We have a puzzle that's way better. It's time to head back to the '80s for a look at some awesome toys we found.
Military Trivia Quiz
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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!
Why are businesses investing in online project management?
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Online project management tools allow users to organize and share project information. Learn more about online project management at HowStuffWorks.
How has technology changed the way we conduct business?
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Current business technology allows you to order drive-up fast food from another country. See how business technology has changed the way we do business.
How Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.