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The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade
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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.
How can someone control a machine with her thoughts?
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The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago introduced a new bionic arm that can be controlled by reading a person's thoughts. How does this technology work? Can you control a machine with thoughts? Learn about the bionic arm in this article.
How Machinima Works
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Machinima films use virtual environments and actors from video games to tell stories. Learn how machinima films are made and why machinima is so popular.
Getting to the Bottom of the Bidet
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The bathroom appliance that Europeans embrace and Americans pooh-pooh could be beneficial to our health and to the health of the planet.
Only the Sharpest Minds Can Name the Objects in These Close-Up Photos
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"I spy, with my little eye ..." Do you remember playing this game as a kid? Welcome to the more grown-up version! See how many of these close-up objects you can identify in this clever quiz.
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
What Is an SSD and How Does It Work?
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We know your digital life is important to you - all those apps, files, photos, and music. But here's the 50-million-dollar question: Is a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) the right technology for the job? What is an SSD, exactly? Read on to find out!
10 Summer Proposals That'll Make You Melt
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A summer wedding proposal can make this a season to remember. Check out 10 summer proposals that'll make you melt at HowStuffWorks.
How Endurance Racing Works
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Endurance racing features the passing and maneuvering of shorter races, but its also demanding on the cars. Read more about endurance racing.
10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?