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What's a mystery clock?
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Mystery clocks represent that enigmatic intersection between horology and magic. What makes mystery clock's floating hands move and keep time so well?
How the St. Louis Arch Stands Against All Odds
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The St. Louis Arch was so spectacularly designed that, when construction kicked off in 1961, many predicted an epic failure.
How Brain Death Works
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Whether brain death is a result of cardiac arrest and lack of oxygen to the brain, or of a gunshot wound to the head, the diagnosis is the same. Learn what the term "brain dead" actually means.
What are the odds there is life in outer space?
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Are we alone? Jodie Foster's character in "Contact" didn't think so, and neither do the scientists who've been listening for an extraterrestrial message for decades.
Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions
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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.
How Scleral Tattoos Work
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What is a scleral tattoo? Learn more about scleral tattoos at HowStuffWorks.
How Are Computers Made?
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Interested to know how computers are made? We'll take a peek at the parts and processes that create computers and explore how computers are made.
How LAN Switches Work
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We wouldn't get very far without LAN switches -- bedlam would break loose at each network junction. Learn how LAN switches work.
NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements
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NASA's 10 greatest achievements range from technical feats to displays of human ingenuity. Learn about NASA's 10 greatest achievements.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.