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10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit
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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How Cryonics Works
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Dozens of people are frozen in cryogenic storage facilities, waiting to be revived when science is able to cure whatever killed them. But if they're dead, is revival from a frozen state even possible? Find out.
How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
Is the computer a good model for the brain?
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Are computers a good model for the human brain? Computers can store and retrieve information reliably. Read about the computer brain model.
Fiber Optics
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Fiber Optics, the technique of transmitting light through transparent, flexible fibers of glass or plastic. Learn all about fiber optics at HowStuffWorks.
How Driverless Car Racing Works
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With a little more technology tinkering, driverless cars could take over the racetracks. Learn more about these automated wonders at HowStuffWorks.
How Stock Car Telemetry Works
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Stock car telemetry helps racers make tweaks to their vehicles before big races. Learn more about stock car telemetry at HowStuffWorks.
The Predator Drone: A Pioneering Force in Modern Warfare
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The Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle exemplifies the military trend toward high-tech, low-risk equipment. This remotely-operated spy plane offers the most bang for the human-safety buck.
The Ultimate Cruise Ship Quiz
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How do mammoth cruise ships stay afloat? The principles of density and buoyancy plus lots of modern technology keep today's cruise ships sailing. Take this quiz to learn more about how cruise ships work.