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10 Things That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago That We Now Can't Live Without
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Time flies in the age of the internet. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 things that weren't around just 10 years ago.
Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?
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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. HowStuffWorks finds out if these beds will ever come back.
Compression Wear Is Key to Sports and Surgical Recovery
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Compression socks, sleeves and other garments are worn by both patients and athletes to help enhance their performance and improve their post-op recovery. But do they work?
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
5 Groups Who Claim to Talk to the Dead
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Move over, mediums. Lots of people say they talk to the dead, including the bereaved. Ready to meet a few others?
These 35 Trivia Questions Will Separate Americans From the Rest the World
How American are you? Or are you not American at all? Here are 35 of the most American questions to test your wits about this great country. If you think you know everything about the food, work, sports, entertainment and history of the U.S.A., test your skills here.
What are the types of internal combustion engines?
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What are the types of internal combustion engines? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn the types of internal combustion engines.
Can you build a better chair?
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No really, can you? Sure, there are lots of chairs out there. Some rock. Some roll. Some recline. Some remain so crazy modern that we're afraid to direct our keisters onto their serious coolness. How you would change this staple of sedentary life?
How Movie Projectors Work
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When you see a movie in the theater, do you notice the projector? Without it, you'd be staring at a blank screen. Enter the projection booth and learn what it takes to show a movie.
Can We Manufacture Water Out of Thin Air?
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The manufacturing of water is a concept that will help the development of places with water shortages. Learn about the concept of water manufacturing.