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How Waterslides Work

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It's a leap of faith onto a curvy, steep, wet chute... Discover how the principles of physics are at work on with water slides.

How Hydropower Plants Work

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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.

How Paintball Works

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Paintball has developed into a worldwide phenomenon. Players hunt opponents, take aim, and splatter them with paint-filled "bullets" in guerilla-style, faux warfare. Find out all about paintball.

How Car Steering Works

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When it comes to crucial automotive systems, steering is right up there with the engine and the brakes. Find out all about car steering systems.

Mosquito Types, Traits, Lifecycle and Repellants

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Mosquitoes are insects that have been around for over 30 million years. Learn about mosquitoes and find out how to reduce mosquito populations.

How Sound Cards Work

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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.

How Does a Breathalyzer Work?

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A roadside sobriety test of touching one's nose or walking a straight line cannot rule out a high blood alcohol concentration. That's why the Breathalyzer is such a game-changer. But how does a Breathalyzer work? Read on to find out!

What Is a Clutch? Car Mechanics, Explained

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Anyone with a manual transmission knows that a clutch connects and disconnects the engine and transmission. But did you know that automatics have clutches, too? Read on to discover how a clutch car works!

How Flash Memory Works

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Flash memory is a compact, flexible type of storage. Learn about types of flash memory, removable flash memory and uses of flash memory.

How Auroras Work

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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.

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