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Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
How Bone-conducting Headphones Work
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Using bone-conducting headphones instead of ear buds may be a lot better for your ears. How do these bone-conducting headphones do their job?
How does a bubble jet printer work?
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How does a bubble jet printer work?
How Crypton Super Fabrics Work
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Crypton Super Fabric is specially designed for easy clean up and maintenance. Read more about Crypton Super Fabrics.
How an Atkinson Cycle Engine Works
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An Atkinson cycle engine can complete all four strokes with a single rotation of the crankshaft. Read more about Atkinson cycle engines at HowStuffWorks.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
How do stud finders work?
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I have an electronic stud finder, and I am amazed at how well it works. How does it know where the studs are? Read this to learn how stud finders work.
Generic Drugs
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Generic drugs are the bioequivalent to name-brand drugs, meaning they have the exact same effect. Learn about generic drugs and why generic drugs are cheap.
Famous Black Engineers Throughout History
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These African American men and women were trailblazers, and in some cases, business leaders in the field of engineering.