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How the Wii Balance Board Works

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The Wii Balance Board for Nintendo's Wii tracks a user's weight and movements. See how the Wii Balance Board works as a game controller.

How Amazon Echo Works

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Could Amazon Echo be the voice-controlled computer that will finally walk us into the future? Learn about the Amazon Echo at HowStuffWorks.

How Computer Monitors Work

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Chances are you're reading this on a computer monitor. Do you know what's going on behind the scenes? Find out all about it, including dot pitch, refresh rates and the signals flowing along the graphics cable.

How the Uncanny Valley Works

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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?

10 Video Games for Baby Boomers

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Video games for baby boomers are becoming more popular, especially since they make up half of all gamers. See 10 video games for baby boomers to learn more.

How Dryer Sheets Work

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How do dryer sheets help your clothes come out soft and static-free? Check out this article and learn all about dryer sheets and how they work.

How Kaleidoscopes Work

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Kaleidoscopes have been fascinating people since the early 19th century. Whether you think of kaleidoscopes as toys or as works of art, no matter how often you look inside, you'll never see the same thing twice.

How HTML5 Works

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HTML5 isn't just another HTML revision, but a comprehensive standard for how Web pages work. What sets HTML5 apart from previous versions?

Modern Decline of Railroads

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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.

10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences

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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.

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