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What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.
How does your computer know how much ink is left in the cartridge?
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When your computer issues a low ink warning, do you find ways to keep printing until it's bone-dry? Find out how your computer calculates ink level.
How Much Do You Know About the First Automobiles?
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By some estimates, there are nearly 1 billion cars around the world, helping to accelerate economies and cultures in countless ways. How much do you know about early automotive history?
Would a cell phone work on a submerged submarine?
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Cell phones are pretty amazing gadgets, but are they amazing enough to work underwater? Visit HowStuffWorks for the answer.
Can We Guess if You're Gen X, Baby Boomer, or Millennial?
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Every generation has a set of cultural touchstones, a unique vocabulary, and a collective memory that sets it apart from others. This fingerprint tells us a lot about the heuristic you use to make sense of the world.
How Fuel Cells Work
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A hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. Learn why governments are pouring money into fuel cell research.
How the Apple iMac Works
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The iMac is often credited with bringing Apple back from the brink of disaster. What is it about the iMac that intrigues and enchants users? Find out.
Can You Actually Tell Hybrid Models Apart From Their Gas-Powered Counterparts?
The automotive world has become saturated with hybrids all of a sudden, but can you tell a real hybrid from its gas-powered cohorts? Take a spin through this quiz to see if you can tell the difference! It's not as easy as you think!
10 Weird Patents That Google Owns
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If you thought Google Glass was 'out there,' you'll be more surprised reading about these 10 weird patents that Google Owns at HowStuffWorks.
Can information travel faster than light?
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Can information travel faster than light? While light speed is usually the universal speed limit, could information end up traveling faster that that?