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How to Repair Small Appliances
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Before you toss out that malfunctioning hair dryer, toaster, or other small appliance, make sure the problem isn't an easy one to fix. Learn troubleshooting tips for all types of small appliances.
How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
How Apache Helicopters Work
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Apache helicopters are designed to survive heavy attack and inflict massive damage. Learn about the flight, weapons and armor systems of Apache helicopters.
How Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.
How the Air Car Works
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The air car has finally moved from dream to reality. Learn how the air car uses compressed air for low-to-zero emissisons power.
How Muscles Work
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Muscles are your body's engine, and you couldn't do anything without them. Learn about skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle and how muscle contraction works.
How Fascism Works
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Fascism is a political system that strips away individual rights and glorifies the fascist state. Learn about fascism, fascist leaders and neo-fascism.
Inside '21'
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The movie 21 is about math prodigies from MIT who used card counting to win millions in blackjack. Learn more about 21.
How to Create a Home Library
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A home library can be a dynamic expression of your personality. Learn how to create a home library and establish a special space for reading.
Surrogacy Overview
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Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a child for others who cannot conceive. Learn about the types of surrogacy in this article.