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How 9-1-1 Works
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911 gives people a single, easy-to-remember number to call in life-threatening situations. Learn how 911 has adapted to new cell phone and VoIP technology.
1938 Peugeot 402 B Retractable Hardtop
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The 1938 Peugeot 402 B retractable hardtop is a rare collectible car, with less than 30 still in existence. Explore photos of the 1938 Peugeot 402 B.
How M1 Tanks Work
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M1 tanks are the world's most technologically advanced tanks. Find out about M1 tanks, the type of weapons M1 tanks use and how an M1 tank keeps its crew safe.
How Animatronics Works
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Animatronics made cinematic history long before digital effects were around. Learn about how animatronics are created, programmed and controlled.
How Beats Audio Works
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What kind of sound do Dre's Beats Audio products deliver? Find out how Beat Audio works and how it can help you hear more of the music.
Could an extremely powerful solar flare destroy all the electronics on Earth?
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Solar flares and their effect on electronics are explained in this article. Learn about solar flares.
Why Do Data Centers Need Water? Especially Billions of Gallons?
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In our increasingly digital world, data centers are the unseen backbone of the internet.
How Hair Dryers Work
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Hair dryers are a popular appliance that are used every day. Go inside a hair dryer and find out exactly how it gets the job done.
How Clothes Dryers Work
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A dryer is actually a very simple device. In this article we'll take apart a clothes dryer and explore how each system works. We'll start by following the air through the machine, then see how the tumbler and fan turn, and finally look at the controls.
How Blink Technology Works
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Credit cards using "contactless" technology allow you to pay for stuff by holding the card near a special reader instead of swiping it or handing it to a clerk. Find out how 'blink' technology works.