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How Dual-clutch Transmissions Work
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Dual-clutch transmissions offer the best of manual and automatic transmissions and are becoming increasingly popular. Learn about dual-clutch transmissions.
10 Child Prodigies
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Some kids have a lot of talent in music, art or math. Then there are those who are gifted beyond belief.
How Storm Chasers Work
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If a tornado was heading your way, you'd probably head for the hills. But for some people, it's just the beginning of a chase.
Video Game System Pictures
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The video game system pictures at HowStuffWorks explore the most popular consoles and their history. Take a look at video game system pictures.
10 Surprising Facts About Astronaut Training
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NASA astronauts have to undergo serious training before becoming approved for a trip to space. But some of that training is certainly not what you'd expect.
Will your next car wake you up when you fall asleep at the wheel?
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Being asleep at the wheel is no joke, but new car technology may keep you awake. Read how being asleep at the wheel may be solved by a car that wakes you up.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.
Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics
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Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.
Top 10 Wacky Inventions for the Home
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Inventions for the home range from useful to absolute fluff, but they're all interesting. Learn more about 10 wacky inventions for use in the home.