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How E-voting Works
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E-voting lets votes be cast and tabulated electronically. Learn about e-voting systems, e-voting concerns like voter fraud and voting over the internet.
How Mac OS X Works
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The Mac OS X was launched in 2001 with the Cheetah. Where did Mac OS X come from, and what technologies make it different from other operating systems?
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
Can your car tell you when the light's about to change?
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Can your car tell you when the traffic light is ready to change? Learn about Audi's Project Traffic Light Online system at HowStuffWorks.
How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
Cash Bail Punishes Poor, But What's the Alternative?
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The U.S.'s cash bail system produces two different outcomes depending on how much money the defendant has. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How F/A-22 Raptors Work
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The F/A-22 Raptor incorporates the latest stealth technology with a wide array of weapons and computer systems. Learn what sets this jet apart from the F-15.
What Does Space Smell Like?
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Surprisingly, the solar system isn't odorless - it has a distinct scent that some astronauts like and others think is stinky. So, what does it smell like and why?
How Credit Cards Work
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Credit cards have an interesting history. Learn how a credit card works, from the numbering system to how you can get rid of that high interest balance.
Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?
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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?