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How Shrinky Dinks Work
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Shrinky Dinks are drawings or colorings on plastic that have been shrunken in an oven. Learn more about Shrinky Dinks at HowStuffWorks.
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?
How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
How Computer Animation Works
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Computer animation makes possible many things that could not be done with traditional animation. Learn about this fast-growing field from HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Improvements in Engine Design
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What are the biggest improvements in engine design over the years? Check out top 10 improvements in engine design at HowStuffWorks.
How the Machine Gun Revolutionized Warfare
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The invention of the machine gun forever changed the battlefield. While soldiers once had to reload after a single shot, they now can fire hundreds of rounds per minute without a single pause.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
How Gene Doping Works
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In gene doping, athletes would modify their genes to perform better in sports. Learn why gene doping isn't acceptable but gene therapy is.
How to Build Your Own Custom Car Entertainment System
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Have you ever considered building your own custom car entertainment system? Learn about building your own custom car entertainment system at HowStuffWorks.
How Slingbox Works
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Slingbox allows you to to watch your cable TV, TiVo or DVD player when we're away from home. See how Slingbox works and how to set it up.