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How Car Engines Work

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It's the reason you can put the pedal to the metal and go from 0 to 60 in seconds. But to the uninitiated, an engine can look like a jumble of metal and wires.

How Power Grids Work

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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.

How Castles Work

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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.

How Six Sigma Works

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Six Sigma is a business optimization process developed by Motorola quality engineer Bill Smith. Learn how six sigma works and how it was developed.

How Car Suspensions Work

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The suspension on your car maximizes friction between the tires and road and provides steering stability. Learn about suspension parts, suspension types and specialized suspensions.

How Baseball Works

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Baseball is America's pastime, but its rules can seem confusing. Learn about baseball rules, baseball equipment and what a major league season is like.

How Presidential Memoirs Work

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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.

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