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Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?
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A shark is coming at you. It opens its mouth wide, baring teeth. Will you be able to reach around and poke it in the eyes without losing an arm?
Alpha, Beta or Gamma? It's the Nuclear Radiation Quiz
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We live in a radioactive world, and we're not just talking about the times when a nuclear plant is melting down and scaring the heck out of us. How much do you know about the ABGs (or alphas, betas and gammas) of nuclear radiation?
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
How Lawn Mowers Work
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Lawn mowers have been keeping yards trim for over 100 years. Learn all about lawn mowers, lawn mower history and more.
Top 10 Green Heating and Cooling Technologies
Compared to standard heating and air systems, going green is better for the environment -- and your wallet because they use less energy. So what kind of green HVAC systems are on the market today? Read on to find out.
What is a speaker tweeter?
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A speaker tweeter is the driver that produces high-frequency sounds in a stereo system. Learn how speaker tweeters work in this article.
How to Clean a Scanner
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Do you know how to clean a scanner? Find out how to clean a scanner in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Vacuum Cleaners Work
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Vacuum cleaners have cleaned our homes for over a century. See a vacuum cleaner from the inside out and read expert reviews about vacuum cleaners.
How Does Photosynthesis Work?
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Artificial photosynthesis allows us to replicate one of nature's miracles. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about artificial photosynthesis.