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What Countries Use the Imperial System?
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Most of the world uses the metric system for everyday measurements, but only three countries in the world use the imperial system as their official system of measurement.
How SuperBalls Work
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SuperBalls are a lot of fun, but how did they get so popular? Learn all about SuperBalls at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Answer All of These Texas Trivia Questions Without Any Hints?
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There's a lot more to Texas than BBQ, cowboys, live music and the Alamo. From crazy hot summers to bluebonnet flowers and the best rodeos in the world, Texas has lots to be proud of. But how much do you know about it? Take the quiz and see!
How Plasma Rockets Work
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Imagine if we could get to Mars in 40 days instead of seven months! It could happen if we used plasma rockets, which travel at 34 miles per second. But how do we make this a reality?
How the 'Wow!' Signal Works
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In 1977, SETI volunteer Jerry Ehman saw a transmission so exciting he circled it on paper and wrote the word "Wow!" It seemed to indicate a message from outer space. But what was it really?
How Amazon Fire TV Works
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Set-top boxes are a good bridge between the Internet and your TV. Find out how Amazon Fire TV works from HowStuffWorks.
How Telephones Work
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Telephones are one of the most important and useful modern inventions. Learn about telephone operation, creating a telephone network and tones and bandwidth.
How Xbox One Works
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The Xbox One is Microsoft's offering to go up against the PlayStation 4. Find out about the Xbox One's bid to dominate your living room.
How the Roku Streaming Stick Works
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The Roku streaming stick can help you watch TV when you want to watch it. Learn how the Roku streaming stick works.
How Wiretapping Works
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Wiretapping allows people to listen to the phone calls of others. Learn how wiretapping works, wiretapping history and about wiretapping techniques.