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Why Fuel Additives Won't Improve Performance and Gas Mileage

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Why fuel additives won't improve performance and gas mileage. Learn why fuel additive won't improve proformance and gas mileage in this article.

Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology

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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Racial History: Oregon Was Whites-only Until 1926

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Oregon's constitution specifically forbade blacks from living in the state until 1926. HowStuffWorks Now talks about how that happened.

What Do A.M. and P.M. Stand For?

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We use the a.m. and p.m. abbreviations all the time, but what do they actually mean?

Balneotherapy Overview

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Balneotherapy, or the therapeutic use of water, is a safe and time-tested treatment. Learn about uses and history of balneotherapy.

How Kelley Blue Book Works

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Kelley Blue Book is the standard automotive price guide for dealers and consumers. Learn how Les Kelley started Kelley Blue Book in 1926.

How Fiber Optics Work

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Fiber optics is a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is used in many more ways than you think.

10 Connections Between Physics and Music

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Sound waves carry music to our ears, but they also carry the principles of physics. Find out how physics and music are intertwined.

How to Repair Windows

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Windows are a major source of heat-loss in most homes. They also may stick shut when they're painted or swell shut from humidity. Learn tips on how to keep your windows working properly.

Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?

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You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?

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