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How small can CPUs get?
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Small CPU size depends on the number of transistors that can physically be crammed inside. Learn more about how to make a small CPU.
Can You Identify These 1960s Inventions?
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You may know about modern innovations and technology, but it all came from somewhere. Take this quiz to see how the 1960s paved the way for all the gadgets you play with today!
Can You Identify All Of These Kitchen Tools And Gadgets?
Any job in the kitchen is easy, once you have the right tools and the skills to use them. Come show us that you know which gadgets to call on when you need to top soft-boiled eggs, zest limes or frost cakes like a pro. Get cooking with this quiz!
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.
How Does an Invisibility Cloak Work?
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With optical-camouflage technology, the invisibility cloak is a reality. Learn what it is.
10 Toys That Became Million-dollar Franchises
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These 10 toys became million-dollar franchises after once just being a vision of their makers. See which toys bring in the most cash.
How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.
How Alternative Fuel Pricing Works
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Alternative fuel pricing is different from petroleum-based fuel products. Find out which factors effect alternative fuel pricing in this article.
How Speedometers Work
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Speedometers have been around since the early 1900s, when cars were more popular and people drove a lot faster. Learn how speedometers work and what's in store for speedometers in the future.