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How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
How long do transmissions last?
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How long do transmissions last? Find out how long transmissions last at HowStuffWorks.
10 Benefits of a Passive House
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10 benefits of a passive house are explained in this article by HowStuffWorks. See what some of the 10 benefits of a passive house will help you be more energy-efficient.
How Digital Scales Work
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Digital scales are common measuring devices that harness several physical laws. Learn how digital scales weigh everything from peanuts to penguins.
How Three-wheel Cars Work
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Does the idea of a three-wheel car interest you? Learn more about three-wheel car design, history, advantages, disadvantages and more at HowStuffWorks.
How Irrigation Works
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Irrigation provides water to plants. Learn how different types of irrigation work and examine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of irrigation.
How Sequential Gearboxes Work
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Combine the ease of an automatic with the driver control of a manual, and what you've got is a sequential manual transmission. A simple forward push advances the gear. Learn all about the sequential gearbox.
How Long Does It Take to Get to the Moon?
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Humans have made it to the moon a number of times so we know how long the journey should take.
How Thermal Fax Machines Work
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The thermal fax machine leverages heat to print words and images. Learn how the thermal fax machine works along with its advantages and disadvantages.
1992 Bimota Tesi
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The 1992 Bimota Tesi motorcycle was exciting and exotic, but it wasn't the star Bimota hoped for. Find out why and see pictures.