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What are solar shingles?
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You've probably come across solar panels before, but what about solar shingles? Learn about solar shingles in this article on HowStuffWorks.
How does the walkie-talkie feature on a Nextel phone work?
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Nextel phones offer a service that allows you to push a button and connect with another Nextel user. Find out how this "walkie-talkie" feature works.
Do You Have an Internal Dialogue? Not Everyone Does
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If you engage in constant self-talk, it may surprise you that some people think in pictures instead or do nothing at all. And the number of people truly having an inner monologue may not be as great as you think.
Tech Talk: Web Server Quiz
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Without web servers, there wouldn't be an Internet. Do you know how web servers work to get you online? Take this quiz and find out.
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.
What's an Easy Way to Convert Meters to Feet?
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Most of the world uses meters, apart from the U.S. and a few other countries. So what's an easy way to convert from meters to feet and vice versa?
How Sales Forecasting Works
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Sales forecasting is an important aspect of business. Learn more about how sales forecasting works at HowStuffWorks.
Does it do any good to air out rugs and mattresses outside?
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There is at least one big advantage that the air outside the house has over the air inside the house. Check out this article to learn what that is.
When you vulcanize a tire, what do you do to it?
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Once a tire has all its components assembled, it's still only a green tire, without any tread patterns or markings. You can learn more about a tire's vulcanization process from this article.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?