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How Kaleidoscopes Work
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Kaleidoscopes have been fascinating people since the early 19th century. Whether you think of kaleidoscopes as toys or as works of art, no matter how often you look inside, you'll never see the same thing twice.
When Were CDs Invented, and How Do They Work?
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The advent of compact discs brought about digital storage and made pinpointing data a split-second task. But when were CDs invented, and how exactly do they work? Read on to get some answers!
Can You Identify These 1960s Inventions?
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You may know about modern innovations and technology, but it all came from somewhere. Take this quiz to see how the 1960s paved the way for all the gadgets you play with today!
Inside a Vending Machine Image Gallery
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These vending machine pictures take a look at the parts and mechanics of vending machines. See vending machine pictures to get started.
How Laser Weapons Work
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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.
How do you know when you're in love?
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How do you know when you're in love? Visit Discovery Health for information on how to know when you're in love.
How Albinism Works
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About one in 20,000 people in the U.S. has some type of albinism, and more are afflicted outside of the country. So what is it and how does it happen?
How Google Fiber Works
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Is Google's broadband all it's cracked up to be? Get the scoop on Google Fiber.
Image Gallery: Get Connected to the Internet
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With Internet connection pictures, take a look at your options for getting online. Learn about modems, WiFi and more with Internet connection pictures.
How to Add a New Hard Drive to Your Computer in 8 Steps
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Do you own a computer that is more than a year old? If so, then you may be running out of disk space. Learn how to add a new hard drive to your computer.