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5 Things Jenga Can Teach Us About Structural Engineering

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Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts.

5 Completely Wrong Ways to Drive in the Fog

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Driving in the fog can be dangerous, but common sense can help keep you safe. Read about 5 completely wrong ways to drive in the fog.

How Laser-powered Headlights Work

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Are laser-powerered headlights too intense for other motorists? Read about laser-powered headlight technology at HowStuffWorks.

How does the light gun for a video game work?

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How does a video-game light gun work? How does the game know where the gun is aiming?

How the Death Star Works

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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.

How to Build a Chicken Coop

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Do you know how to build a chicken coop? Find out how to build a chicken coop in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How House Moving Works

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House moving means picking a house up from its foundation and setting it down elsewhere. See why house moving is an alternative to buying a new house.

How X-rays Work

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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.

How Laser Communication Works

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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.

How Electric Aircraft Work

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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.

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