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Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand
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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.
How to Install a Fluorescent Light
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Consider replacing some of your old incandescent fixtures with fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent light provides shadow-free illumination, but, best of all, fluorescent bulbs are more efficient than incandescent bulbs. Learn how to install a fluorescent fixture.
How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
How Much Does it Cost to Use an Electric Blanket?
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Can you tell me approximately how much it costs to leave an electric blanket on all day?
How do the streetlights turn on automatically at night?
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On the Flintstones, a small bird sits inside the light and turns it on every night before he goes to bed. In a modern streetlight, a small circuit replaces the bird.
What Is a Watt?
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Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the main units used for measuring electricity. Find out how amps, watts, volts, and ohms relate to electricity.
How Camera Flashes Work
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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.
1916 Harley-Davidson J
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The 1916 Harley-Davidson J motorcycle was a leap forward in style with a longer, lower appearance. See pictures and learn about the 1916 Harley J.
Do bug zappers really help fight mosquitoes?
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If the mosquitoes have been keeping you away from your picnic table, you might consider a bug zapper. Find out if they really work in this article.
1915 Harley-Davidson 11F
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The 1915 Harley-Davidson 11F motorcycle had an advanced-for-its day 11-horse F-head V-twin engine. See pictures and a profile of this historic Harley.