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What Does a Humidifier Do? How Humidifiers Work
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Is the air feeling a little too dry in your home? A humidifier can help make things more comfortable -- and even save a little wear and tear on your house. But what does a humidifier do, exactly?
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
How do automakers use independent research?
How do automakers use independent research? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how automakers use independent research.
12 Companies That Completely Reinvented Themselves
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You might be surprised at what some of today's biggest companies used to do. Here are 12 companies that completely reinvented themselves.
How Japan's Nuclear Crisis Works
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Explosions, fires and dangerous radiation levels dominated the headlines after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami sparked a nuclear crisis in Japan. How did so many safety measures fail?
How Wind Tunnel Testing Shaped Vintage Dream Cars
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How did wind tunnel testing shape concept cars of the past? Learn more about wind tunnel testing and dream cars in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
15 Types of Blue for Every Mood and Vibe
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Types of blue span everything from the pale tint of a baby blanket to the deep tone of a navy uniform. In color theory, blue represents calm, stability, and sometimes sadness — but the color is far from one-dimensional.
The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979
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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.