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How the Clapper Works

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"Clap-on, clap-off"! The Clapper is one of the 20th century's most iconic inventions. Learn all about the Clapper and how it works.

The 1950s Car Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

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If you prefer your cars decked out with whitewall tires, giant tail fins and plenty of chrome, these '50s classics might be right up your alley. Take our quiz to see how much you know about '50s favorites from the Chevy Bel Air to the Hudson Hornet!

The Ultimate General Sports Quiz

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Alright, athletes, it's time to see how well your general sports knowledge stacks up against the competition. Can you get a high score, or will you crumple beneath the pressure?

Can You Identify These Cool Cars From the '90s?

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The names Honda Civic, Mazda 626 and Mazda MPV should send shivers down the spines of true cool '90s car lovers! We've got photos that'll appease your car senses. Prove your respect for the rounder designs that zoomed through the 1990s with this car quiz!

Can You Get 31/40 on This Basketball Knowledge Quiz?

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Basketball is simple, right? You just put the ball in the hoop more than the other team. Well, there's actually much more to it than that. Are you an expert on all aspects of the game? Let's find out.

What is the difference between analog and digital cell phones?

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There are two main digital systems in the U.S. One is generically known as "digital service," and the other is clearly branded as "PCS."

Can we harvest the energy of lightning?

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From corn to solar power, scientists have been searching every crevice of the Earth to find reliable sources of alternative energy. Could lightning be the answer?

Sarah the Cheetah, the World's Fastest Land Animal, Has Died

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The cheetah set multiiple land-speed records over her 15 years, and was recently put down. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now video.

How Web Advertising Works

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Most of us encounter Internet-based ads on a daily basis, and some of us have the misfortune of being utterly bombarded. Does anyone actually click on those things? Find out all about the world of Web advertising.

How Television Works

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Ever wonder how television works? The technology has been around long enough to seem ordinary, but the box that brings TV shows into your home is an amazing device. How is the picture formed? Where does the color come from? Let's find out!

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