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Can information travel faster than light?
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Can information travel faster than light? While light speed is usually the universal speed limit, could information end up traveling faster that that?
The Phrase 'Hair of the Dog' Has Surprisingly Literal Origins
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If you've ever been to brunch after a night of too much celebrating, you've probably heard about using the "hair of the dog" to cure your queasiness. It usually pops up when someone suggests that a little more alcohol could help you shake off hangover symptoms.
How Stethoscopes Work
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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.
How Tuning Forks Work
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Pianos lose their tuning, guitars fall out of key -- even church organs need to be tuned every now and then. For centuries, the only sure-fire way to tell if an instrument was in tune was to use a tuning fork.
How will plug-in hybrids affect the environment?
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How will plug-in hybrids affect the environment? Learn how plug-in hybrids could affect the environment at HowStuffWorks.
What's a mild hybrid system?
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Mild hybrid systems offer fuel-efficiency and convenience. Learn what a mild hybrid system does in this article.
Can I power my car with AA batteries?
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Can you really power a car with AA batteries? Read the story of one team's effort to beat a world record in a vehicle powered by AA batteries.
Bad Torque Converter Symptoms
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You need to test a torque converter, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to test a torque converter in this article.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
How LRAD Works
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What makes sound a weapon? Review the basics of sound and discover exactly how the LRAD produces its "beam of sound." We'll also explore LRAD's hailing and warning abilities and other uses for sound.