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How Gear Ratios Work
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You see gears in just about anything that has spinning parts - car engines, transmissions, electric toothbrushes... Learn what these gears are doing and get to the bottom of the "gear ratio" concept!
How Gears Work
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If a device has a motor, engine or spring, it probably has gears! But what do gears do, exactly, and how do they do it?
How Carnivore Worked
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The FBI's Carnivore can tap into networks to intercept anything done on the Net. Find out what's involved in Web eavesdropping.
How Power-line Networking Works
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No new wires! Power-line networking uses the wiring already in your house to connect your computers. Learn about the pros and cons of a power-line network and how to set one up.
How Designer Children Work
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Designer children are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about designer children.
How Liquid Motion Lamps Work
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The liquid motion lamp has been a pop-culture icon since the 1960s. Learn about the history of liquid motion lamps and see a video explaining their composition.
How Teleportation Will Work
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Looking forward to instantaneous travel? The Star Trek teleporter is one step closer to reality. Scientists have now teleported a laser beam. Could humans be next?
How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work
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How can the same device keep hot things hot and cold things cold? Find out what goes on inside a Thermos!
How VCRs Work
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How can six hours of video fit on a $2 tape? The VCR may be yesterday's tech, but it's still a mechanical marvel. Take a look inside!
How Cable Television Works
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Millions of people receive their television signal through a cable TV connection. Most of them don't actually know what "cable TV" is, what it does or how it got its name. Find out!