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What do you do if your daughter is boy crazy?
Do you know what to do if your daughter is boy crazy? Find out what to do if your daughter is boy crazy in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
How Windshield Wipers Work
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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.
Will Humans Be Living in Space in the Next 50 Years?
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These outer space abodes will have to protect inhabitants from extreme temperatures, radiation and flying moon dust. One man is actually selling deeds for lunar property at $20 a pop. Seriously?
What is thermal technology?
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When gas prices leap, people take an interest in thermal technology. Find out what thermal technology is and how heat is used to produce energy.
Could Salter's Duck have solved the oil crisis?
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Salter's Duck was a 1970s wave energy invention that lost grant money and fell by the wayside. Find out more about Salter's Duck's energy potential.
Ford Trucks
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For over 100 years, Ford has built America's favorite trucks. Explore this article to read about and look at dozens of memorable Ford trucks.
Is it possible to fix a blown fuse with a chewing gum wrapper?
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If you could fix a fuse with only a stick of foil-wrapped gum, would you do it? Learn how to fix a fuse and why a gum wrapper may not be the best bet.
Are washer/dryer combination machines energy efficient?
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Washer/dryer combinations are compact and convenient for small spaces, eliminating the need for two separate machines. But are they really as energy efficient as they seem?
How Water-powered Clocks Work
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Water-powered clocks are explained in this article. Learn about water-powered clocks.