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Does reading in dim light really hurt your eyes?

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Does reading in dim light really hurt your eyes? Find out if the old saying is true and see if you can damage your eyes by reading in dim light.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Hybrid Battery?

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Hybrid battery cost depends on the model plus several other factors. Find out how much it costs to replace a hybrid battery pack.

Should we be worried about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico?

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The Dead Zone is a vast area off the Gulf of Mexico, larger than several U.S. States, that is deadly to marine life. Learn more about the Dead Zone.

Engine Performance Quiz

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Can you tell the difference between a camshaft and a stick shift? You will once you take the engine performance quiz. See if you know what makes your car get up and go.

How Bad Is It if I Tow More Than My Truck's Towing Capacity?

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Truck towing capacity is the amount of weight your truck can sufficiently bear. Learn why ignoring the truck towing capacity will damage your pickup.

Will Guitar Hero really make me a better guitar player?

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Could the Guitar Hero guitar make you a better guitar player? Find out if Guitar Hero guitar playing can transfer over to the real six-string.

How Gear Ratios Work

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Gear ratios are what allow a car to reach a high rate of speed or climb a steep hill. Learn about gear ratios see examples of how gear ratios function.

How Does a GFCI Outlet Work?

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In my bathroom there is a plug that has a "Test" and a "Reset" button. When I push the "Test" button, it cuts off the current to the outlet. What is this? How is it different from the fuse in the fuse box?

How Cinco de Mayo Works

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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.

How HD Upconverters Work

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HDTVs, receivers and programming are more than enough for most of us to digest. But learn what the next phase, called "upconverting," will mean.

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