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How Combination Locks Work
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Combination locks use wheel packs to set the combination inside the lock. Learn about combination locks and see pictures of the inside of a combination lock.
AC Motors: kW vs. Horsepower
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For about as long as cars have been around, the thing to say when a powerful car rolls by has been: "How much horsepower are you running?" Learn more about AC Motors.
Does a torque wrench stop when it reaches its torque?
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Torque wrenches are precision tools used to measure the force applied when tightening a fastener. Learn if a torque wrench stops when it reaches its torque in this article.
Slow Walkers May Be at Greater Risk of Heart-related Death, Study Shows
A study that lasted years and involved thousands of people shows a link between slow walking and cardiovascular death. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How to Do a Front End Alignment
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If your front end is not aligned, you may find your car veering to the right or left. Here's how to fix that.
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.