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10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
Why do people call things "the real McCoy"?
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Why do people call things "the real McCoy"? Learn more in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
How Nonstick Cookware Works
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Nonstick cookware lets you cook with less cleanup time and less fat. Learn what lets a nonstick coating stick to pans but not to your pancakes.
How Old Is Google?
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Who invented Google is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented Google.
How Dive Watches Work
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Dive watches don't just tell time; they can save your life. Find out how dive watches work and the benefits to divers.
What the Stuff?!: 5 Films that Changed Filmmaking
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Here are 5 films that changed everything we know about movies.
What's the Difference Between a Fuel Cell Vehicle and a Hydrogen-on-Demand Vehicle?
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A major hurdle to hydrogen-as-car-fuel is the public perception that hydrogen cars are unsafe. Read this article to find out if hydrogen cars are safe.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
How Record Players Work
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The record player changed society as it made music portable and more accessible to people. Learn how record players work and how record players evolved.