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How Auto-Tune Works
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Auto-tune has become incredibly common and much more noticeable in recent years. Learn how auto-tune works.
How Fast Does a Bullet Travel?
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Reference frames can help explain how a bullet fired from a gun behaves on a moving train. Learn more about reference frames and Newton's first law.
Make an Order at Dairy Queen and We'll Guess Which Southern State You Grew Up In
When you're in the mood for a burger and some ice cream, you pretty much need to go to Dairy Queen. It only makes sense! It's that taste that reminds you of growing up. In fact, it'll even tell us where you grew up if you place an order. Take the quiz and see!
Why do people sing in the shower?
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Jack Black does it. Wyclef Jean does it. And chances are, you do it, too. Everyone's a rock star in the bathroom. And there's a scientific explanation behind our soapy musical stylings.
Some Butterflies Hear Through Their Wings
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Structures in some butterflies' wings are actually part of their ears. HowwStuffWorks looks at the hearing of butterflies.
Have You Noticed That Your Car Makes Noise in Reverse?
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Manual transmissions use mostly helical gears, but reverse is a special situation that requires a different type of gear -- a spur gear. Learn why a spur gear makes a loud whirring noise when the car's in reverse.
How Music Licensing Works
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Music licensing is something that happens constantly. The music you hear on the radio, in a restaurant or in a department store is all licensed. Find out when and why we have to pay to play.
How Tape Recorders Work
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Magnetic recording is the backbone of the electronics revolution. Learn how this analog technology lets you store and erase data!
How Content-recognition Software Works
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Content recognition software is used to help prevent copyright infringement. Learn about the development and uses of content recognition software.
How do sharks see, smell and hear?
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A shark sense isn't so different from any of our senses, a shark sense is just sharper underwater. See more about shark sense and how each works.