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How the UPC Code Works
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Nearly every item that you purchase from a grocery store, department store, or mass merchandiser has a UPC code on it somewhere. Ever wondered why? Let's find out how the average UPC code works!
How Ballpoint Pens Work
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Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.
How Houseboats Work
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Houseboats aren't the most common place to live, but they're an interesting alternative. Learn about houseboat living, how houseboats float and more.
How Electronic Brake Force Distribution Works
Brake force distribution is a great automotive safety feature. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about brake force distribution.
How Air Tubs Work
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Lots of people like the relaxing massage they get from the water jets in a hot tub. But some people prefer a gentler touch. How are air tubs different from whirlpools?
What is the economic impact of hybrid cars?
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What is the economic impact of hybrid cars? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the economic impact of hybrid cars.
1940-1941 Jeep
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1940-1941 jeep designs by Willys, Ford, and Bantam came together to form the standardized World War II jeep that would make history. Learn more.
How Solar- vehicle Ventilators Work
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Solar vehicle ventilators are great automotive gadgets. Learn more about solar vehicle ventilators at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About Diesel Engines?
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The modern diesel engine is no longer the black smoke, difficult to start, noisy engine that it was a few decades ago. Modern diesel engines are efficient, powerful and above all, use far less fuel. But just how much do you know about engines run by an alternate fuel source?
How Plasma Cutters Work
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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.