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What is a funicular railway?
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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?
Do hybrid cars get power through kinetics?
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Do hybrid cars get power through kinetics? The short answer is "yes," but learn how a hybrid's brakes provide kinetic power for reuse.
How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?
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Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.
How the Fisker Karma Works
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The Fisker Karma is a luxury plug-in hybrid car. Get history, details and specs on the Fisker Karma in this article.
How Aeroponics Works
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Aeroponics is a growing method that uses few natural resources, but few people know how aeroponics works. Learn how aeroponics works here.
Synthetic vs. Conventional Motor Oil: Which is Best for Your Needs and Environment's?
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Synthetic vs. Conventional motor oil: Which is best for you needs and environment's? Learn more in this article.
How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
Top 10 April Fools' Day Pranks
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April Fools' Day is a day for pranks, shenanigans and general tomfoolery. Check out HowStuffWorks' top 10 April Fools' Day pranks.
What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?
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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.
Do car commercials greenwash?
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Auto manufacturer greenwashing is a technique that involves using eco-friendly arguments to sell cars. Find out if some car commercials greenwash.