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How Pop-Up Turkey Timers Work
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Lots of turkeys sold in the United States come with a cool little piece of technology - the pop-up timer. But how do they know when the turkey is done?
The Longest Home Runs Ever Hit
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Ranking the longest home runs ever hit is trickier than you might expect. Technology simplifies today's measurements, but it was a different story before 2015.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
How Fiber Optics Work
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Fiber optics is a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is used in many more ways than you think.
How to Use Skype
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Are you wondering how to use Skype and what the technology is all about? Learn how Skype works and how to use Skype at HowStuffWorks.
How NASCAR Safety Works
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NASCAR safety has improved dramatically since the death of Dale Earnhardt. Learn about NASCAR safety technology and see pictures of NASCAR safety devices.
When did humans start smoking, anyway?
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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.
How does a rice cooker know when to turn off?
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There are a number of appliances, like rice cookers, that "know" when they should turn off. Learn how this technology works to help your appliances running smoothly.
How Electric Cars Work
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Sales of electric cars keep soaring and the technology just keeps getting better. So how do electric cars work and just how green are they?
Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving
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Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.