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How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between gold and silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Ford Mustang
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The Ford Mustang II era of the mid-1970s was a departure for the automotive icon. Find out more about this smaller, fuel-efficient Ford Mustang.
How the Roku Streaming Stick Works
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The Roku streaming stick can help you watch TV when you want to watch it. Learn how the Roku streaming stick works.
How Fuel Cells Work
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A hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. Learn why governments are pouring money into fuel cell research.
Top 10 Weirdest Prescription Drug Side Effects
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Prescription drug side effects are sometimes unavoidable -- there's no magic bullet for patients. But check out the weirdest prescription drug side effects.
How Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Works
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Bloodstain pattern analysis is one method crime-scene investigators use to get the scene to tell a story. How and why does bloodstain pattern analysis work?
How Ikea Works
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Ikea has become one of the most successful businesses, with 250 stores in 31 countries. Learn how Ikea became the world's biggest furniture store.
How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms - they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
How Lipstick Works
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Lipstick is something most women have used. But do you know what ingredients are in lipstick or how it was discovered? Learn how lipstick works.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.