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How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How Electric Motors Work
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Electric motors power almost everything in your kitchen, bathroom and office. But how do they perform their magic?
How Tire Pressure Gauges Work
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If you have a car, chances are you also have a tire-pressure gauge. Learn how this pen-sized device measures air pressure and why the little stick inside doesn't just fly right out the back!
How Ethernet Works
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Ethernet is one of the most common computer-networking components, and the standardization of this technology has created some of the easiest ways to connect a few computers with or without wires. There's a good chance you're using it right now. Find out what Ethernet is and how it creates a computer network.
How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
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You find references to force, power, torque and energy all over the HowStuffWorks site. Learn what these terms really mean and how they relate to one another.
How Dogs Work
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Dogs are actually all one species despite the wide variety of shapes and sizes that make up the family canidae. Learn how dogs evolved from wolves.
Ultimate Guide to Dora the Explorer
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Dora and Boots go on adventures in the preschool television show Dora the Explorer. Learn what Valerie Walsh had to say about the animated series.
10 Old Wives' Tales About Your Health
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If someone told you sugar makes kids hyper and cats are after your baby's air supply, you've heard some old wives' tales. Is there any truth in them?
How Xbox 360 Works
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Xbox 360 is a top-of-the-line, next generation game console. Learn about Xbox 360 specs and controllers, and read game reviews and find good prices.
How Digg Works
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Learn all about Digg, a user-driven news Web site that brings together news stories drawn from every corner of the Web.