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Modern Decline of Railroads
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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.
How NASCAR Tire Technology Works
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Goodyear is the sole NASCAR tire provider for the three major divisions. Read this article to find out where NASCAR tire technology currently stands.
10 Popular Jobs to Outsource
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Outsourcing jobs can be a more affordable option for businesses. Learn about 10 popular jobs to outsource at HowStuffWorks.
How Icemakers Work
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Icemakers use an electric motor, a water valve and an electrical heating unit to pour, freeze and extract ice cubes. Learn about home and commercial icemakers.
Do cows pollute as much as cars?
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Cow flatulence produces the greenhouse gas methane, which is linked to global warming. Find out how scientists are working to reduce cow flatulence in livestock.
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.
99% of People Can't Name These Mythical Creatures! Can You?
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Monsters are part of our everyday life and they are immortalized in books, movies, and storytelling. With so many different monsters out there, would you be able to identify all of them? Take this quiz to test your monster knowledge!
How Police Chases Work
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Learn how police officers train for pursuit driving, what equipment they use and what techniques give them an edge over fleeing criminals.
How Camera Flashes Work
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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.