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How Does a Gas Pump Know When to Stop?
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The days of spilling gasoline all over our shoes are pretty much over. But it begs the question: How does a gas pump know when to stop? Read this simple explanation of the mechanics that cause a gas pump to shut off when the tank is full.
Why am I not allowed to use my cell phone in airplanes or hospitals?
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Electromagnetic interference can create problems in some equipment in airplanes and hospitals. Learn about electromagnetic interference from cell phones.
How are cars becoming more user-friendly?
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How are cars becoming more user-friendly? Find out how cars are becoming more user-friendly at HowStuffWorks.
Scientists Spot Light From Behind a Black Hole for the First Time Ever
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Scientists have observed flashes of X-rays coming from behind a supermassive black hole, consistent with Albert Einstein's prediction that extremely large objects can bend light.
Which "Yu Yu Hakusho" Character Is Your Twin?
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Are you foxy like Kurama? A big, tough marshmallow like Kuwabara? Dark and dreamy like Hiei? Or are you almost as impulsive, angry and cool as Yusuke himself? Find out which "Yu Yu Hakusho" character matches your personality type - take this quiz!
Which "Batman" Character Are You?
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Na na na na na na na na na, Batquiz! Batman has been fighting crime for 80 years! It's time to put on your cape and cowl and find out which bat character you truly are!
What Does Termite Damage Look Like?
Termites cause $5 billion worth of damage in the U.S. every year. For a bug that's about the size of an ant, that's a lot of destruction.
What's the Deal With Bubblegum Flavor?
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Forget those breath-freshening flavors; bubblegum-flavored gum is where it's at. HowStuffWorks investigates where the famous flavor came from.
'What in Sam Hill'? 5 Ways Your Grandma Used to Swear
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What in the world did Grandma mean when she used words like "tarnation"?
No One Knows What Caused a Massive 1908 Explosion in Siberia
Theories surrounding the source of the Tunguska blast that rocked the Siberian region in 1908 abound. But the exact cause is still a mystery.