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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.
How Fluorescent Lamps Work
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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!
Are fluorescent bulbs really more efficient than normal light bulbs?
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You might have heard that fluorescent bulbs are supposed to be more efficient than normal light bulbs, but is this really the case?
Do bug zappers really help fight mosquitoes?
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If the mosquitoes have been keeping you away from your picnic table, you might consider a bug zapper. Find out if they really work in this article.
Are UFOs Real? Close Encounters of the First, Second and Third Kinds
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UFO siting classification Classification has six categories: nocturnal lights, daylight discs, radar/visual cases, and close encounters. Read more about UFO classification.
Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?
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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?
How Electroluminescent (EL) Wire Works
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Electroluminescent wire is widely used by artists to illuminate clothing, bicycle spokes, turntables and even cars. Learn about electroluminescent wire.
Why Do Wint-O-Green Life Savers Spark in the Dark?
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Maybe you've tried this game of biting down on a wintergreen candy in the dark and looking in the mirror and seeing a spark. Where do those sparks come from?
How do one-way mirrors work?
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One-way mirrors are commonly used in police interrogation rooms, but how do they work? Learn about one-way mirrors and how one-way mirrors work.
10 Popular Car Modifications
Thinking of upgrading your car for performance? HowStuffWorks looks at 10 legal and illegal car modifications.