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Can You Answer All of These Questions a Farmer Should Know?
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Old McDonald had a farm, and it was a complex operation that required plenty of mechanical and scientific know-how to run. Do you have what it takes to answer questions about this ancient profession?
How to Repair Central Air Conditioners
Central air conditioners have two basic components. Learn how the evaporator and condenser work so that you will be able to repair your central air.
1982 Harley-Davidson FXB Sturgis
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The 1982 Harley-Davidson FXB Sturgis motorcycle commemorated the annual Sturgis event. See pictures and learn about the Harley-Davidson FXB Sturgis.
The Ultimate Smart Homes Quiz
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If you're so smart, why would you need a smart home? The answer is for a variety of reasons, including saving energy costs, personal safety, even greater comfort. Take this quiz and see the smartest things in homes.
How the First-Down Line Works
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The virtual first-down line that you see in many televised football games is something of a computer-generated miracle. Find out how this line gets 'painted on the field.
How Piano Wizard Works
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Piano Wizard is a unique teaching tool that works like a video game to teach people of all ages to play piano. Learn more about Piano Wizard at HowStuffWorks.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
How Smart Windows Work
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With energy bills on the rise, homeowners are looking for new ways to use less power around the house. A cutting-edge window technology called the "smart window" allows consumers to fully or partially block light by turning a knob or pressing a button.
How BitTorrent Works
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BitTorrent is a popular method for downloading large files. Find out what BitTorrent does and how BitTorrent differs from peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
How Silverlight Works
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Microsoft Silverlight is a platform for rich Internet application development similar to Adobe Flash. Learn more about Microsoft Silverlight