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How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
How College Visits Work
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College visits are an important part of the college admission process. Learn about college visits in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How State Troopers Work
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State troopers are associated with highway patrol, but their duties extend past the asphalt. Read about state troopers and state trooper investigations.
How Artificial Geothermal Energy Works
Artificial geothermal energy is made by adding water to naturally hot rocks. Learn about artificial geothermal energy.
How Driverless Cars Will Work
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Driverless cars could help ease traffic congestion, lower pollution and prevent accidents. Learn more about the technology behind driverless cars.
How Tipping Works
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Tipping is a multibillion-dollar industry that varies around the globe. Learn more about how tipping works in the United States and internationally.
10 Amazing, Beautiful, TERRIFYING Spiders
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Spiders have been on Earth a whole lot longer than we have - 380 million years, to be precise - and number more than 38,000 separate species worldwide. See 10 of the most beautiful and scary of these arachnids.
How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How PlayStation 3 Works
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The PlayStation 3 is Sony's latest entry in the video game console market. Learn what makes it different from its predecessors and the competition.
10 Helpful Tax Lessons for Kids
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Tax lessons for kids can help them understand the income tax process. See these 10 tax lessons for kids to get started.