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How CVTs Work
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CVTs were first conceived more than 500 years ago and are now found in some cars. Learn about CVTs, continuously variable transmissions, and types of CVTs.
How the Hyanide Works
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A motorcycle, an ATV and a snowmobile each have very distinct functions. But what if you could combine them in one vehicle? Enter the Hyanide.
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
Physicists Make a Splash With a Urinal That Doesn't
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Splish-splash is not the sound you want to hear when you're standing in front of a urinal. A new design is being touted as the answer to the splashless pee.
What's a German-style board game?
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German-style board games have strict rules that are easy to follow. Learn more about German-style board games at HowStuffWorks.
Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
10 Perennials for the Northeast
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Perennials for the Northeast usually don't survive the harsh, cold winters. But there are 10 perennials for the Northeast that can sustain.
Foodstuff: The Secret of Hot Sauce
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Hot sauce is the most popular condiment in the U.S. Learn more about hot sauce in this video from HowStuffWorks.
How Gene Banks Work
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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.