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How BitTorrent Works
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BitTorrent is a popular method for downloading large files. Find out what BitTorrent does and how BitTorrent differs from peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
How PlayStation 3 Works
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The PlayStation 3 is Sony's latest entry in the video game console market. Learn what makes it different from its predecessors and the competition.
Top 10 Groceries Americans Buy
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What kind of groceries are Americans always shopping for? Read about the top 10 groceries Americans buy.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
How Electronic Cigarettes Work
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Electronic cigarettes were developed to help smokers get their dose of nicotine without the chemicals associated with burning tobacco. But are they any safer?
How Zero-turn Mowers Work
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If your lawn is on the small side, a zero-turn mower might not be worth the investment. Learn all about how the zero-turn mower works.
What's Your Jewelry IQ?
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Are you as smart about gems and jewelry metals as you think you are? From diamonds to moissanite, there's a lot to know. Show off your jewelry IQ in this quiz, and then you can consider yourself an expert!
Can You Name These Motorcycle Parts From an Image?
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You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding. If you're out on the road with the wind in your face, you have to know your kill switch from your crankcase and your footpegs from your saddle bags. Hop on your hog and take the quiz!
How Skycam Works
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How do broadcasters get those amazing shots of on-the-field action at sporting events? Thank Skycam. Find out how this marvel of camera tech works.
How Much Do You Know About Diesel Engines?
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The modern diesel engine is no longer the black smoke, difficult to start, noisy engine that it was a few decades ago. Modern diesel engines are efficient, powerful and above all, use far less fuel. But just how much do you know about engines run by an alternate fuel source?