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How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
What does solid-state mean in relation to electronics?
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What is solid-state, and what does it mean? How does it relate to electronics?
Thomas Edison vs. Nikola Tesla Quiz
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Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla both had amazing inventions. Find out more about this controversial duo with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
How the Aptera Hybrid Works
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The Aptera Hybrid is a concept vehicle that aims to achieve 330 miles per gallon. Learn more about the amazing Aptera Hybrid concept vehicle.
Can You Actually Tell Hybrid Models Apart From Their Gas-Powered Counterparts?
The automotive world has become saturated with hybrids all of a sudden, but can you tell a real hybrid from its gas-powered cohorts? Take a spin through this quiz to see if you can tell the difference! It's not as easy as you think!
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
How Fuel Processors Work
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Hydrogen gas is hard to store, so fuel processors are crucial to most commercial fuel cells. Learn how fuel processors supply the hydrogen and how efficient they really are.
A Kid-friendly Introduction to Magnets and Magnetism
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Magnetism is at work all around you. Even our Earth is a giant magnet!
How Solar Water Heaters Work
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Solar water heaters could help cut your utility bills. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar water heaters.
20 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School
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These 20 people, including Thomas Edison, Princess Diana and Benjamin Franklin, achieved notable success in life, even after dropping out of school.