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How the Google File System Works
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The Google file system is the name for Google's search data storage system. Learn more about the Google file system at HowStuffWorks.
How Car Cooling Systems Work
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A car engine produces so much heat that there is an entire system in your car designed to cool the engine down to its ideal temperature and keep it there. Learn all about fluid-based cooling systems.
How Pre-Collision Systems Work
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Pre-collision systems are designed to prevent accidents. Learn all about pre-collision systems at HowStuffWorks.
How Brake Override Systems Work
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Brake override systems are put in place as a last resort. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about brake override systems.
How Idle-stop Systems Work
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Idle-stop systems alleviate the fuel economy problems of sitting in traffic. Learn how idle-stop systems work and how common they are on new cars.
How Much Do You Know About Operation Desert Storm?
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Long before 9/11 and the War on Terror, a ruthless ruler named Saddam Hussein led Iraq into a desert misadventure of epic proportions. In response, dozens of countries from around the world fought back. How much do you know about Operation Desert Storm?
Are RFID ignition systems secure?
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RFID ignition systems rely on radio-frequency signals to reduce car thefts. Learn about RFID ignition systems and find out if they really icrease security and reduce thefts.
How the Enertia Building System Works
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The Enertia Building System creates homes entirely out of wood to be as energy efficient as possible. Learn more about the Enertia Building System.
How the Skybar Wine System Works
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The Skybar Wine System is a great kitchen gadget. Learn more about the Skybar Wine System at HowStuffWorks.
How Does an Engine Cooling System Work?
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The job of a car's cooling system is to release the surplus heat from the engine as the car burns fuel. So what happens when it fails?