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How Lasers Work

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Lasers are used in dental drills, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and (of course) laser pointers. Learn how different lasers generate such concentrated light.

How Tattoos Work

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Tattoos decorate the body with ink injected into the skin. Learn about creating tattoos, from sterilizing tattoo equipment to finding a tattoo parlor.

How Robot Armies Will Work

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Robot armies could soon account for up to one third of all vehicles currently in service. Learn about robot armies and robot army development.

181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'

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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.

How the Joker Works

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Take an inside look at the comic-book history of the Joker, villain of the 2008 film The Dark Knight.

How Paperless Home Offices Work

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Paperless home offices reduce environmental impact, save money and increase office efficiency and security. Learn about paperless home offices at HowStuffWorks.

How Police Robots Work

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Police robots will soon be roaming the streets thanks to developments in technology. Learn about police robots and the new police robot R Bot 001.

Halo 3 Overview

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Halo 3 is one of the most successful video games in history by earning over 300 million dollars in first week sales. Read about some of the Halo 3 features.

With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.

How Microsoft Works

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Microsoft is a software company. It makes money by selling its software for use on computers. Learn more about Microsoft in this article from HowStuffWorks.

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