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Can extreme weather damage your cell phone?
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Cell phones are electronic devices with small sensitive components. Learn if extreme weather can damage your cell phone in this article.
Power Loom: An Essential Industrial Revolution Invention
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The power loom was one of the most significant inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the mechanized device that transformed the textile industry.
How the Internet of Things Works
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The Internet of Things consists of all the web-enabled devices that collect, send and act on data. See how this connectivity is affecting our world.
Hourglass
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Hourglass, a device for measuring time. In its usual form it consists of two cone-shaped or oval glass receptacles joined by a narrow neck.
How E-waste Works
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E-waste refers to your discarded electronics and electrical devices. Learn why it's so difficult to properly recycle e-waste.
How Gears Work
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If a device has a motor, engine or spring, it probably has gears! But what do gears do, exactly, and how do they do it?
How the Tiwi System Works
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The Tiwi system is a GPS-enabled device that allows anxious parents to monitor their teens' activity as they drive around. Learn more about the Tiwi.
Chalk Line
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A chalk line makes it easy for anyone to draw a long, straight line. Learn how to use this marking device at HowStuffWorks.
How to Use a Tape Measure: Practical Tips
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A tape measure is a portable measurement device that is a must-have for any tool box. Find out how to safely use this measuring tool.
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.