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10 Weird Patents That Google Owns

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If you thought Google Glass was 'out there,' you'll be more surprised reading about these 10 weird patents that Google Owns at HowStuffWorks.

10 Technologies That Help Buildings Resist Earthquakes

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Bend but don't break: That's the idea behind many of these temblor-thwarting technologies. They may even allow a building's inhabitants to walk out unharmed and start picking up the pieces after the earthquake subsides.

How is green nanotechnology being used?

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How is green nanotechnology being used? Learn about green innovations and technologies in the field of green nanotechnology.

How the Google Cloud Works

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What exactly is the Google Cloud and how could it change computing? Find out all about Google Cloud in this article.

How Xbox One Works

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The Xbox One is Microsoft's offering to go up against the PlayStation 4. Find out about the Xbox One's bid to dominate your living room.

How SWAT Teams Work

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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.

Genealogy Websites

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Using genealogy Web sites can make your family tree project easier. Find out which online resources are best for researching your ancestors.

How a Supernova Works

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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?

10 Common Skin Irritants

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Skin irritants could be a chemical, a surface or a substance to which you're allergic. See 10 common skin irritants you should you avoid.

How Geodesic Domes Work

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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?

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