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Top 10 Game-changing Military Technologies
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These 10 technologies changed war and the course of history as we know it. Some of these battlefield innovations, like adding grooves to gun barrels, are surprisingly simple. So what else made our list?
How Backscatter X-ray Systems Work
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Do you know how backscatter X-ray systems work? Find out how backscatter X-ray systems work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Broadband Over Powerlines Works
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Imagine plugging your computer into any electrical outlet in your home and having high-speed Internet access instantly. This service is already available in a few cities in the United States, but there are groups and government agencies fighting to block its proliferation. Learn how powerline broadband is possible and what the controversy is all about.
UV Radiation 101
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UV radiation is frightening to think about and should be avoided at all costs. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about UV radiation.
How Underwater Sound Systems Work
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n underwater sound system could get you doing the electric boogaloo on land and in water. Learn how underwater sound systems work.
How does SETI home work?
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How does this SETI@home thing work? I keep hearing about it on the radio but no one really explains what's going on. What do extraterrestrials have to do with screen savers?
Nadean: Profile of a Custom Car
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The custom car known as Nadean was inspired by the CadZZillaTM. Learn more about Nadean and other custom cars.
Not So Funny: The Mysterious 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic
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In 1962, at a girls' school in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Africa, some schoolgirl giggles turned into a countrywide health crisis.
6 North Carolina Beaches and Beach Towns
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When people think of beach vacations, their minds might jump to Florida or California. But those in the know often head to the North Carolina beaches instead.
What State Should You Go to College In?
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How does a snowy winter campus sound to you? Would you rather surf your way to classes on some waves and under the sun for four years? Take this quiz and you shall see which state is most compatible with your college yeses and nos. Say "yes" to these important personality questions!