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How Emergency Power Systems Work
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.
Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
Shallots Are Onions' Cute Little Cousins
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Belonging to the same family as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic, shallots look like small, elongated onions but with a sweeter, milder flavor.
Where Have All the Seashells Gone?
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All that seashell collecting you've been doing actually hurts the environment.
5 Autumn Apples
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Grown in many parts of the globe, modern apples come in more than 7,500 varieties. Check out the top 5 autumn apples for your pleasure.
Can You Buy Your Own Debt for Pennies on the Dollar?
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Can you buy your own debt and stop the harassing calls? HowStuffWorks Now looks at the world of debt collectors to find out.
Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?
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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?
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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?
How Surge Protectors Work
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One piece of equipment you need at home is a surge protector. They safeguard your high-tech electronic devices from power surges. But how do you know which ones are best?