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Is there a way to get energy for free?
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You've likely schemed ways to get energy for free, especially with energy costs rising. Is there a good way to get energy for free, or is it hooey?
How Airbags Work
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Do airbags reduce the risk of injury in crashes? Learn about airbags and see the Mythbusters test airbag explosions in a video from Discovery Channel.
Will using a cell phone at a gas pump make it explode?
Cell phones have long been thought to be a possible cause of gas-station fires. Find out if using your cell phone at a gas pump can make it explode.
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.
Can flapping fish really attract sharks?
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Flapping fish are like a bright yellow caution sign for danger: They usually mean sharks are near. Learn about flapping fish and sharks' whereabouts.
How strong is a shark's bite?
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A shark bite is pretty scary to think about, but knowing the force behind a shark bite may ease your worries. Learn how strong a shark bite is.
Can Other People Unlock My Car Door With Their Remote?
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Is it possible for someone to unlock your car door with their remote? Find out how someone else can unlock your car door remotely.
Could ancient Aztecs have held the secret to fending off shark attacks?
animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/aztec-shark-control.htm
Fending off shark attacks is nothing new. The Aztecs believed peppers could repel sharks. Find out whether peppers worked fending off shark attacks.
What if I threw my car into reverse while I was driving?
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Putting a car in reverse while it's moving wouldn't really do anything. Find out what would happen if you put a car in reverse while moving forward.
10 Traits That Make Insects Survivors
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If people had exoskeletons and wings maybe they'd be around forever, too. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 traits that make insects survivors.