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How IEDs Work
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IEDs (improvised explosive devices) are simple to make, easily hidden and very destructive. Read why IEDs are the weapon of choice for some fighters.
How Brakes Work
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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car - but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.
How Drawbar Pull Works
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Drawbar pull is an important factor to consider when doing serious towing. Learn all about drawbar pull at HowStuffWorks.
How Does GPS Work?
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For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Learn more!
How to Easily Convert Degrees to Radians (and Radians to Degrees)
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Both degrees and radians represent the measure of an angle in geometry. So, how do you convert one to the other?
Only 20% of Adults Can Pass This 8th-Grade Math Test. Can You?
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Calling all adults! It's probably been decades since you sat behind the desk in your 8th-grade math class, but we're willing to bet that some of that material is still in your brain! Do you remember slope intercept form? Does the name Pythagoras ring a bell? If it does, you're in the right place! Only 20% of adults can pass this 8th grade math test! Can you? Let's find out!
Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions
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NASA and other agencies have been studying artificial gravity in hopes they will someday use it to help astronauts combat the effects of weightlessness in space. How close are we to that reality?
How the Jeep Hurricane Works
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The Jeep Hurricane is an extreme off-road concept vehicle. Learn about the Jeep Hurricane's dual engine design and find out how the Jeep Hurricane performs off-road.
How Java Works
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Java is one of the most basic programming languages, and one of the most popular. Check out this step-by-step intro to Java and the world of computer programming.
How many sheets of paper can be produced from a single tree?
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We know that paper comes from trees, but just how much does it take? Let's do the math and figure out how much paper your average tree can be made into.