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How 9-1-1 Works
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911 gives people a single, easy-to-remember number to call in life-threatening situations. Learn how 911 has adapted to new cell phone and VoIP technology.
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
What Is FaceTime?
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"Let's FaceTime" has become a common phrase, but what is FaceTime, exactly? Read on to explore how to use the Apple video chat app and the benefits surrounding its technology.
How Food Preservation Works
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Because sustenance ensures our survival, food preservation is one of the oldest technologies developed by human beings. Find out what's being done to your food to make it last longer.
How Projection Television Works
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Projection television can provide an HD picture at a range of sizes and prices. Learn about front and rear projections TVs and read HDTV reviews.
What Is a Green Roof?
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A green roof is a roof that is covered in plants, which reduces stormwater run-off and lowers cooling costs. Find out how a green roof can help the environment.
How can I find out if I have unknown relatives?
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Wondering about your unknown relatives or need help wit your family tree? Find out how you can use technology to track down your unknown relatives.
10 New Uses for Old Inventions
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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?
Diseña un traje de superhéroe y te diremos qué poderes tendrás
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Dicen que "la ropa hace al hombre", pero en realidad, el disfraz hace al superhéroe. Los disfraces no son solo decoraciones, dicen lo que un superhéroe puede hacer. ¿Qué dirá el tuyo?