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What if I Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
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We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
How to Lower the Price of Your Natural Gas Bill
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Natural gas bills can really add up. Check out this article and learn how to lower the price of your natural gas bill.
How Electromagnetic Propulsion Will Work
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Get a sneak peek (even before NASA scientists) at a new type of spacecraft that could be jolted through space by electromagnets.
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.
How Insulated Curtains Work
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Insulated curtains often help with energy costs. Learn more about how insulated curtains work at HowStuffWorks.
How Nerves Work
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Nerves are what sense the world around you and pass that information along to your brain. Learn about nerves and see how the nervous system works.
Do certain radio wave frequencies (like those used by cell phones) pose health risks?
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Do certain radio wave frequencies pose health risks? If so, is it safe to live within a quarter mile of a cellular phone tower or a radio antenna?
How the Tesla Powerwall Works
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There's no question that people are interested in solar energy. The problem has been how to store it. Could the much-hyped Powerwall home battery change that scenario?
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.
How Breakaway Kits Work
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Breakaway kits are an important aspect of protective towing equipment. Learn more about breakaway kits at HowStuffWorks.