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10 Fastest Things in the Universe
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We're about to power through some of the speediest stuff this universe - both in the real world and in fiction - has to offer.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
How Motivational Speakers Work
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at what makes motivational speakers so powerful and why millions flock to hear them speak every year.
How Does Kindle Work? What to Know in 2024
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Amazon Kindle is the first e-book reader to allow users to download new books directly to the machine itself. Learn more about the Amazon Kindle.
How Noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Noise-canceling headphones are designed to maximize your listening experience. Learn how noise-canceling headphones keep ambient noise out without sacrificing your music's sound quality.
10 Ways You Can Tell If a Girl Likes You
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There are ways you can tell if a girl likes you. Visit Discovery Health to find 5 ways you can tell if a girl likes you.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?
10 Sci-fi Gadgets We Wish Actually Existed
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Sci-fi gadgets represent some amazing inventions, if only in fiction. Take a look at 10 sci-fi gadgets that we'd love to get our hands on.
How Psychopaths Work
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The average psychopath isn't a ruthless killer. Learn what makes a psychopath in this article at HowStuffWorks.
When Was the Radio Invented?
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Many people consider Guglielmo Marconi the inventor of the radio. After all, he did get the Nobel Prize for it. But others credit Nikola Tesla because the Supreme Court upheld his patent for the invention of radio. So who should get the recognition?