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How Pottery Works
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Pottery hasn't always been considered art, but it has always been used in a practical manner. Learn where pottery came from and where it's going today.
How Movie Projectors Work
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When you see a movie in the theater, do you notice the projector? Without it, you'd be staring at a blank screen. Enter the projection booth and learn what it takes to show a movie.
What Is Biodiesel?
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Biodiesel turns biodegradable fats and oils into an alternative fuel for your car. Learn about biodiesel components, biofuel history and biodiesel pros and cons.
How Cement Mixers Work
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Few are unfamiliar with the mixer trucks that transport concrete from the factory to the construction site. How do they keep that stuff from hardening while they move?
How Wheat Works
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Ten-tier wedding cakes, bagels slathered with cream cheese and slim, crusty baguettes -- we owe them all to wheat. What's the story behind this ancient, ubiquitous food crop?
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
Smarter Than the Average Driver? Take This Car Quiz!
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Are you the person your friends turn to when they have a car-related question? Maybe you're not the one, but you think you should be. Take this quiz and see if you're smarter than your average driver!
Can You Guess These Book Titles From A Single Sentence Summary?
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You may be a book lover, but can you guess these classics from a single sentence? See if you can read your way to a perfect score with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How accurate is my watch?
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Is your watch really accurate? How can you tell? Find out how accurate your watch really is at HowStuffWorks.
How the Fisker Karma Works
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The Fisker Karma is a luxury plug-in hybrid car. Get history, details and specs on the Fisker Karma in this article.