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How Semantic Web Works
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The Semantic Web proposes to help computers 'read' and use the Web. Learn about the tools that could make the Web machine readable.
How Rocket-Propelled Grenades Work
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Rugged and simple, suitable for downing helicopters, disabling tanks or attacking buildings at close range -- in the hands of a skilled operator, the RPG is a lethal and versatile weapon.
How 4D Printing Works
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Is 4D printing much different from 3-D printing? What if we told you some tech insiders are betting it has the potential to change industries from fashion to health care to defense?
How GPS Watches Work
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A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.
How Animated Tattoos Work
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Learn about the hardware behind animated tattoos and how they are implanted into the body.
How Voice Mail Works
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Voicemail is a growing necessity in both homes and businesses. Learn more about how voicemail works at HowStuffWorks.
How Jukeboxes Work
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Jukeboxes are a colorful slice of Americana that brought on-demand music to the masses. Take a look inside a jukebox and find out how jukeboxes work.
Queen Elizabeth II Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century
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With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British monarchy marks the end of an era and moves into a new phase as Prince Charles is set to take the throne.
How Server Virtualization Works
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Server virtualization allows for more than one server to operate on the same piece of hardware. Learn more about server virtualization at HowStuffWorks.
What does the Army do at the Prototype Integration Facility?
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Prototype Integration Facility helps build new tools for the U.S. military. Learn about the Prototype Integration Facility.