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How SuperBalls Work
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SuperBalls are a lot of fun, but how did they get so popular? Learn all about SuperBalls at HowStuffWorks.
How Tupperware Works
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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.
How the Flying Shuttle Helped the Textile Industry Take Off
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The flying shuttle was a transformative invention during the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the device that revolutionized the weaving process.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
The Real Story Behind We Are Marshall
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The story told in "We Are Marshall" sounds a little like the invention of a screenwriter, but its events really took place.
8 Ingenious Ways to Repurpose Used Coffee Grounds
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There are lots of inventive uses for old coffee grounds, including candle-making, bug prevention and de-icing roads.
What was Archimedes' death ray?
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Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.
The Spinning Mule's Impact on the Industrial Revolution
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The spinning mule shaped the textile industry and society as a whole during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about the groundbreaking invention.
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.