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How Does Noise Cancelling Work
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Noise-canceling headsets help drown out external noise so you can hear your calls clearly. Learn about the technology behind noise-canceling headsets.
How Dehydrated Food Works
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Dehydrated food has a long history. Find out how snacks and other foods are dehydrated and if dehydrated foods are healthy.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
How Radio Works
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Radio waves are the backbone of nearly all modern media technology, from TV to smartphones to wireless internet. Yet, they're actually a simple technology.
How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!
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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.
How Dyson Spheres Work
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Could the source of Earth's future energy come from an ambitious idea to encircle the sun with technology? Maybe, but it's a concept that's a long way from today's reality.
Could Humans Force a Volcanic Eruption?
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It's every evil mad scientist's dream. Could it ever be a reality?
How Roller Coasters Work
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They don't have engines, brakes or accelerators. No, these amazing machines rely on physical, centripetal and gravitational forces to urge thrills, screams and that sinking stomach feeling we all love (and hate). Read more about the science of fun.
Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'
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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?
How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.