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How the Electoral College Works
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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!
How Combination Locks Work
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Combination locks use wheel packs to set the combination inside the lock. Learn about combination locks and see pictures of the inside of a combination lock.
How Does a Brake Caliper Work?
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Brake calipers house the brake pads and fit over the rotor. Learn all about brake calipers at HowStuffWorks.
How Cell-phone Implants Work
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But even though they're a lot smaller than they used to be, modern cell phones are still far to big to fit inside your body. Learn how developers have modified existing cell phone designs to create a complete, working cell-phone implant.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
Can the Internet Break From Overuse?
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If too many people use their devices and computers at the same time, could the internet actually stop working from overuse?
25 Home Remedies for Athlete's Foot
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There are a number of home remedies for athlete's foot that can relieve the pain and itching. Learn about home remedies for athlete's foot.
How Business Accounting Works
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Running your own business is not a simple task, and perhaps one of the most difficult parts is dealing with the finances -- money coming in, money going out... Find out all about small business accounting.
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
How Domain Name Servers (DNS) Work
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When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.