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'Rogue' Road Crews Are Fixing Unfilled Potholes
Cities facing huge budget cuts can't keep up with potholes. HowStuffWorks talks to two guys who'd had enough and are fixing the potholes on their own.
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works
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During therapeutic hypothermia, doctors reduce a patient's body temperature to prevent cellular damage. See how therapeutic hypothermia saves lives.
How Jet Lag Works
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Jet lag can be a drain on any long-distance trip. Learn about what causes jet lag and the best ways to prevent and deal with jet lag at Discovery Health.
What are 'high-efficiency' dryers?
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What are 'high-efficiency' dryers? Learn about high-efficiency dryers at TLC Home.
How Interplanetary Internet Will Work
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Can the Internet stretch out to planets like Mars? Learn how it will!
How Machine-to-Machine Communication Works
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Are you interested in M2M communications for automatic transmission and measurement of data? Learn more about M2M communications at HowStuffWorks.
2007 BRICK Award Winner: Jennifer Staple
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2007 BRICK Award winner Jennifer Staple's summer job led to a vision for global change, providing eye care to underserved people throughout the world.
How Inventory Management Systems Work
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Retailers replenish stock with automatic programs. Learn how inventory management systems work.
Top 5 Innovations in the Electric Power Industry
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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.