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How LCDs Work
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Learn about LCD technology, get LCD buying tips, read LCD reviews and compare prices and features on popular LCD models.
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
How Casinos Work
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Casinos bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year. Learn about casinos and find out how security keeps casinos safe and fair.
Do Plants Make Music?
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Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?
What Are the Hardest Words to Spell in the English Language?
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Many people struggle with learning the English language because there are so many nuanced spellings and usages for different words that don't conform to logical patterns. The hardest words to spell don't always have to be the longest but often contain minor differences from common speech patterns.
Why did people think 'The Blair Witch Project' was real?
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'The Blair Witch Project' fooled movie goers right from the start. Learn how we were all tricked into believing this film at HowStuffWorks.
How Stephen Hawking Worked
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He ventured to the abyss of black holes, wagered on the information paradox and floated around in zero gravity. Meet the man, the legend, the super scientist: Stephen Hawking.
People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?
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HowStuffWorks finds out why anyone still bothers with faxing in the 21st century. It's not just from inertia.
How MagicJack Works
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Can an inexpensive device like a MagicJack really save you money on phone service? Find out how MagicJack works and whether it's the real deal.
10 Gadgets That Really Should Be Obsolete By Now
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Today's next big thing is tomorrow's trash, but there are a few gadgets that simply refuse to pass on. Here are 10 we're ready to eulogize.