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How Airlines Work
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How did the guy in the next seat pay less for a ticket than you did? Explore how airlines work, how ticket prices are set and more.
How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
How Laser Printers Work
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Laser printers are fast, precise and inkless. So how do the words get there? How can a laser beam write on paper? Read about laser printer technology.
How Viruses Work
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Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.
How Washing Machines Work
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A washing machine is actually an amazing device once you get inside. Learn about the agitator, the pumps, the controller and much more!
How Movie Sound Works
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Spielberg says that sound is the major technological achievement of contemporary film. The current systems really are amazing. Learn all about movie sound!
How Hearing Works
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Hearing is made possible through physical movement, rather than chemical reactions. Learn about hearing and see diagrams explaining the hearing process.
How Spacewalks Work
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When astronauts talk moonwalking, they don't mean the Michael Jackson dance move. Spacewalks take an entire day of preparation -- and a 240-pound space suit.
How the Ice Age Worked
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An ice age is a period of cooling, marked by the presence of glaciers and ice sheets. Learn how an ice age works and if we're in an ice age right now.
How Silly String Works
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In December 2006, news agencies reported that American and British troops in Iraq had developed an inventive method for finding tripwires: spraying Silly String. Find out how Silly String works.