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Which has better fuel economy: manual or automatic?
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In the past, manual transmission cars had better fuel economy. But what about today? Find out if manual or automatic transmissions have better fuel economy.
Physicists Make a Splash With a Urinal That Doesn't
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Splish-splash is not the sound you want to hear when you're standing in front of a urinal. A new design is being touted as the answer to the splashless pee.
What are the consequences of delaying a root canal?
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Delaying a root canal can lead to any number of bigger issues, including losing your tooth and, in the worst cases, even death.
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
Top 10 Democratic Countries, According to the Democracy Index
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Democracy may be a familiar concept, but what makes a country truly democratic? According to the Democracy Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the answer lies in more than just free and fair elections. It includes civil liberties, political participation, and the functioning of government.
How Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders Work
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You see backhoe-loaders on nearly every construction site around town. Learn how these amazing machines work and what they are able to do.
11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
What to Do if Your Car Alarm Keeps Going Off
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Car alarms have become increasingly sophisticated in warding off potential thieves. Learn about car alarms and about different car alarm systems.
How Nanotechnology Works
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Nanotechnology is so new, no one is really sure what will come of it. Even so, predictions range from the ability to reproduce things like diamonds and food to the world being devoured by self-replicating nanorobots.
How Camcorders Work
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If you're looking to delight your friends with hours of your vacation footage in prime, digital form, there's no time like the present. Camcorders have gotten small enough to fit in a pocket. Find out how they work.