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How Car Dashboard Displays Work
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Dashboard displays are about both style and functionality. Learn what dashboard displays tell us and about the dashboard's origins in the carriage days.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
What causes the sound of a heartbeat?
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We're all familiar with the sound of a heartbeat: lub-dub, lub-dub. Learn what causes the sound of a heartbeat and why yours might sound different.
How could a cat scuba dive?
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Scuba Cat is a conundrum: a cat that likes water -- and scuba diving. How could a cat scuba dive? Find out more.
IM and E-mail: Which is more popular and why?
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Both IM and email are very useful, but which is more popular and why? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about the popularity of IM and Email.
How Gene Banks Work
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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.
1955 Lancia Florida
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Created in Italy, the 1955 Lancia Florida was a completely new kind of car. See pictures and learn about the Florida's design and lasting impact.
1989 Pontiac Stinger Concept Car
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The 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car was basically a set of accessories on wheels. See pictures and a profile of the 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car.
Brunch and Breakfast Tips
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Breakfast and brunch are important meals, providing energy to get through the day. Pull off a great breakfast or brunch by checking out this site.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?