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How to Clean a Water Softener Resin Tank
Keeping your water softener clean prevents costly repairs.
Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official
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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.
Sea Spiders Breathe Through Pores in Their Legs
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Sea spiders don't do anything by the book, and researchers have just gotten to the bottom of how they breathe.
How to Repair Small Appliances
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Before you toss out that malfunctioning hair dryer, toaster, or other small appliance, make sure the problem isn't an easy one to fix. Learn troubleshooting tips for all types of small appliances.
How Aerosol Cans Work
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They dispense everything from hairspray to cleaning products to whipped cream. Without them, you'd be doing a whole lot of pumping.
How Stirling Engines Work
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The Stirling engine is a heat engine that is vastly different from the internal-combustion engine in your car. It has the potential to be more efficient than most types of engines, but it hasn't made it into mass production yet. Find out why.
How Floppy Disk Drives Work
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Floppy disk drives have been around since the birth of personal computing -- find out how they work!
Why is it so hard to understand the NASCAR penalty system?
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The NASCAR penalty system are fairly new to the sport and really complicated. Learn more about the NASCAR penalty system
Can any car be converted into a grease car?
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Grease car conversion can be relatively simple and save you loads on fuel. Learn about grease car conversions and waste vegetable oil.
How In-wheel Motors Work
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The in-wheel motor may make many of your car's components obsolete. Read about in-wheel motors and learn how they work in this article.