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How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?
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Daytime running lights use gas to stay lit when the car is on. Learn how daytime running lights use gas and the amount it takes to power these lights.
How do proximity-type Christmas-light testers work?
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Proximity Christmas light testers detect the alternating electromagnetic waves in the lights. Learn more about proximity Christmas light testers.
Science Projects for Kids: Current Electricity
Get a charge out of these exciting science projects for kids as you discover the world of ion attraction. Begin with these electrifying activities.
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How Circuits Work
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Circuits can be found in just about every electronic device you can think of. Find out what circuits are and how circuits make electronic devices work.
Himalayan Salt Lamps: Health Benefits or Hype?
Himalayan salt lamps are touted as having healing properties. HowStuffWorks looks at the truth behind the hype.
Is the amount of mercury in CFLs more dangerous than the amount in fish?
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Mercury in CFLs and fish are the best known sources of mercury exposure. Learn about mercury in CFLs and fish and find out which should cause more concern.
Why are my power bills so high? Which appliances use the most power?
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Just reading a power bill is a tricky way to determine what appliances are using the most power. Learn why your power bills are so high.
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
How Do Lava Lamps Work? The Science Behind Liquid Motion
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You've seen them. Those iconic, mesmerizing liquid sculptures that dance inside a glass bottle, casting a warm and nostalgic glow. Yes, we're talking about the lava lamp. But, how do lava lamps work?