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People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?
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HowStuffWorks finds out why anyone still bothers with faxing in the 21st century. It's not just from inertia.
How the Taser Shotgun Shell Works
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The Taser shotgun shell is a small version of the Taser that can be loaded into a shotgun and fired. Learn about the Taser shotgun shell.
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
How Fabric PCs Will Work
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A Fabric PC won't be encased within a metal shell; however, it will be built into a tough but pliable fabric frame. Find out how Fabric PCs will work.
5 Least Painful Piercings (and 7 Extremely Painful Spots)
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Thinking about getting a piercing but not sure how much it's going to hurt? Pain is part of the process, but not all piercings are created equal. The least painful piercings often go through fleshier areas and avoid spots with dense nerve endings.
Constellations of Internet Satellites Will Beam Broadband Everywhere
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Lots and lots of satellites could vastly expand the world's access to broadband coverage. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Slender Parrot Snake Can Grow to More Than 5 Feet Long
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Today, we're going to talk about a snake that glides through the trees of Central and South America: the parrot snake: These slender, vibrant creatures might look delicate, but they're expert hunters with some cool adaptations that help them thrive in the tropical forests.
Is the cost of fuel cells a major problem?
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Is the cost of fuel cells a major problem? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about if the cost of fuel cells are becoming a major problem.
How to Budget Your Family's Water Usage
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Learn how to budget your family's water usage in this article. Visit HowStuffWorks.com to read about how to budget your family's water usage.
5 Myths About Renewable Energy
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We're currently suspended between two ages: a time dependent on fossil fuels and a future dominated by renewable energy sources. Yet not everyone is sold on this vision, so a number of myths about renewable energy persist.