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How Stirling Engines Work
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The Stirling engine is a heat engine that is vastly different from the internal-combustion engine in your car. It has the potential to be more efficient than most types of engines, but it hasn't made it into mass production yet. Find out why.
There's a Healthier Way to Consume Your Media
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A savvy communications strategist created a media pyramid focusing on how people should consume their media. HowStuffWorks talked to him about it.
Is French Press Coffee the Best Coffee?
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Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. But what's the best way to brew the stuff? That depends on who you ask.
How the World Series Works
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The World Series is an annual baseball competition. Learn how the World Series works in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This 1953 General Knowledge Quiz?
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This is a general knowledge quiz about the all-important year 1953, but you'll need to know more than basic grade-school trivia. The facts we present may come in handy one day. So take time to take in some little-known 1953 history and build up your brain bank!
How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?
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A septic tank requires a good cleaning to flush out sludge and scum, which don't drain like effluent. Learn how a septic tank cleaning works.
What jobs have the best and worst pay?
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What are the best- and worst-paying jobs, and how can you make more money? Test your knowledge with the Ultimate Best- and Worst-paying Jobs quiz.
How Sump Pumps Work
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Sump pumps help keep your basement or crawlspace dry. Learn how to find out whether you need a sump pump and how to choose and maintain one.
Alcohol Has Calories So Why No Nutritional Labels?
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HoWStuffWorks looks into why alcohol producers in the U.S. aren't legally required to include nutritional labeling on bottling.
Sept. 6, 1959: Mattel's Barbie Goes on Sale
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Barbie was introduced in 1959 by Mattel and based on a German doll named Lilli. Learn more about the history and controversy surrounding Barbie.