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How Dimmer Switches Work
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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.
How to Volunteer at the African Scientific Research Institute
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The African Scientific Research Institute excavates and recreates the histories of communities founded by former slaves. Read about the work of the ASRI.
How Blink Technology Works
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Credit cards using "contactless" technology allow you to pay for stuff by holding the card near a special reader instead of swiping it or handing it to a clerk. Find out how 'blink' technology works.
How the World Series Works
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The World Series is an annual baseball competition. Learn how the World Series works in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Amazing Animals: Shark Quiz
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They are notoriously savage and bloody when they attack, but behind a sharks' vicious reputation is a variety of different shapes, sizes and demeanors. Learn all about the different types of sharks.
No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous
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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.
Why Some Fans Fall to Their Deaths in America's Sports Arenas
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Why do fans fall to their deaths in sports arenas? Learn why fans fall to their deaths at HowStuffWorks Now.
English Lab vs. American Lab: Regional Variations in a Single Breed
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Some dog breeds split into regional types. That’s the case with the English Lab vs. American Lab debate. Though both are Labrador retrievers, their differences in build, behavior, and purpose can be striking.
How Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
Inside an Electric Motor
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These electric motor pictures take you inside a typical toy motor. Find out how everything works with electric motor pictures.