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The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow
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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!
How Broadcast Fax Works
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Broadcast fax allows users to send faxes simultaneously to many recipients. Find out how broadcast fax programs work.
How Cruise Control Systems Work
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Cruise control is already an amazing system, and it's evolving into something a lot more powerful. Learn how cruise control works and check out some of the adaptive systems in development.
13 Biggest IPO Flops in History
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Investors line up to purchase a company's newly offered stock, sending the price into the stratosphere. But often, a highly anticipated initial public offering can tank too.
How Air Conditioners Work
Air conditioning has fundamentally changed how people experience the world. When it's hot outside, walking into an air-conditioned house is like walking into another season. How do air conditioners keep us cool?
What is tooth powder?
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Tooth powder was around long before toothpaste. Find out what tooth powder was made of and how it was used.
How Interest-only Loans Work
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An interest-only loan is an option that can be tied to any mortgage. Learn about the advantages and problems of an interest-only loan.
How Acoustic Levitation Works
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The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.
Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?
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The 100 mpg car is being promoted by Google.org in an effort to reduce oil use and harmful emissions. Learn all about Google's 100 mpg car program.
How to Buy the Right Family Computer
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Learn how to buy the right family computer in this article. Visit HowStuffWorks to read about how to buy the right family computer.