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Who invented the elevator?
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Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.
Is there a future for steam-powered, super-efficient cars?
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Is there a future for steam-powered, super-efficient cars? Keep reading to learn about steam powered super efficient cars!
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
How a Clothes Steamer Works
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How does a clothes steamer work? Find out more about clothes steamers at HowStuffWorks.com.
Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?
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Americans expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals? HowStuffFoods lets the foods tell the story.
10 Cool Inventions From the 1980s
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Though the 1980s might remind you of the days of MTV and leg warmers, there was a lot going on in technology. In fact, quite a few of the technologies we rely on today were making their debut.
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
How Inventory Management Systems Work
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Retailers replenish stock with automatic programs. Learn how inventory management systems work.
How That Creamy Chocolate Is Made
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Chocolate comes from the equatorial cacao tree's unassuming cocoa beans. Learn the steps from tree to table as cocoa beans become sumptuous chocolate.
When Is the Earth Going to End?
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The end of Earth will likely come about because of the sun in our solar system. This much you might already know, but we actually have an approximate date.