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How the Peter Principle Works
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The Peter Principle is the idea that in business, people are promoted into jobs with duties they cannot fulfill. Find out how the Peter Principle works.
How Cell-phone Viruses Work
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Although they can't do much damage at present, in the future cell-phone viruses may be as debilitating as computer viruses. Learn how cell-phone viruses spread, what they can do, and how you can protect your phone.
How Remote Controls Work
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In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. Now some of us spend an hour looking for the remote before we remember there are buttons on the TV. Find out the difference between a "universal" and a "learning" remote and check out some of the other high-tech features you can find on remotes today.
How Biometrics Works
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With the help of Q, James Bond can breeze through a security system that requires the villain's irises, voice and handprint. Biometrics isn't just for the movies. Real-life businesses and governments are using it. Check it out.
How TV Animation Works
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Typically, it takes nine months or more to create one half-hour animated show, while you can push out a live action sitcom in just a few weeks. Learn about all the steps involved in this process.
How to Clean Your Bathroom
Dirty bathrooms are gross. Really gross. Your bathroom should be cleaned at least once a week to keep it sanitary, as well as sparkling. Learn how to eliminate the dirt and scum from your bathroom.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How WiMAX Works
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WiMAX has hit technology news in a big way. This networking system can blanket a 30-mile radius with broadband access. Learn all about WiMAX.
How Military Robots Work
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Soldiers face danger every day -- detecting landmines, deactivating unexploded bombs and scoping out hostile buildings are tasks that don't always require a human presence. That's where military robots come in.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?