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What is all the flickering when I try to record a television set picture with a video camera?
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What is all the flickering when I try to record a television set picture with a video camera?
How does a fluorescent starter work?
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Fluorescent starters are used in several types of fluorescent lights. The starter is there to help the lamp light. Learn about fluorescent starters.
Why is a table saw quiet but a circular saw loud?
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Circular saws can be so loud that a person may have to wear hearing protectors whenever using it. Vacuum cleaners are also as loud as a jet engine. How can a 30-inch table saw be so much quieter than a circular saw?
How do viruses and worms spread in e-mail?
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How do viruses and worms spread in e-mail?
What does tear gas do?
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It is pretty common to hear someone on the news say, "The crowd was dispersed with tear gas." What is tear gas? What does it do?
What are carbide tips?
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A lot of tools (like saw blades and drill bits) come with "carbide tips." What is carbide? What are carbide tips? How do you sharpen them?
How do large Web sites handle the load of millions of visitors a day?
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How do large Web sites handle the load of millions of visitors a day? Why kind of computers and other equipment do they need?
Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
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Why do golf balls have dimples? Learn why golf balls have dimples and where they came from at HowStuffWorks.
What is an atomic clock and how does it work?
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Many ads for new clocks advertise their ability to automatically synchronize themselves with the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. This atomic clock is more precise because it uses the frequencies of atoms as its resonator.
How Are Rainbows Formed? The Science Behind the Colors
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We can usually see rainbows right after a rainstorm on a warm Spring day. These giant colorful arcs stand out against the dark rain clouds. Have you ever wondered what causes this phenomena? Find out how rainbows are created in this article from HowStuffWorks.