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Inside a Wind-up Alarm Clock
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A fascinating look inside a wind-up alarm clock!
How Digital Clocks Work
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When you need to know the time, it's about a 50-50 chance you'll turn to some LEDs to find out. Ever wonder what goes on inside a digital clock or wristwatch? Find out about this basic digital technology -- and learn how to create your own digital timekeeper.
Does the rotation of the Earth affect toilets and baseball games?
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The world's intelligentsia has managed to convince us that the Earth is round and makes a full rotation once every 24 hours. Why can't they agree on the effects of that rotation on toilets and ball games?
Chaos Is Not Randomness: A Complex Systems Scientist Explains
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The world often seems chaotic and events appear to occur randomly, but what's the difference between chaos and randomness?
How Ouija Boards Work
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A key ingredient of horror films, junior-high slumber parties and occult practices, the Ouija board has been fascinating and scaring people for more than a century. But does it really contact the spirit world, or is there a more logical explanation?
How the Bulova Precisionist Works
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Do you know how the Bulova Precisionist watch works? Find out how precise the Precisionist really is.
How Does a Seismograph Work?
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A seismograph can accurately measure the movement of the Earth during a quake. How does a seismograph work, though, and what is the Richter scale that is associated with earthquakes? Learn the answers to these questions in this article.
What's a mystery clock?
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Mystery clocks represent that enigmatic intersection between horology and magic. What makes mystery clock's floating hands move and keep time so well?
How Laser Levels Work
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Laser levels will help you to hang your pictures all in a line. Learn how laser levels work and how to use a laser level to hang pictures.
What Is the Ring Test for Gender?
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Tempted to try the ring test for gender hints before making it all seven weeks into the pregnancy? Some people swear by it despite lacking scientific evidence.