Search Results | potassium nitrate
Your search for "potassium nitrate" returned 22 results
How Embalming Works
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/embalming.htm
You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
10 Antique Toys That Still Look Like Fun
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/10-antique-toys-that-still-look-like-fun.htm
Call them outdated or laud them for being 'vintage' but some toys just never go out of style. Learn about some fierce antique toys at HowStuffWorks.
How Airbags Work
auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag.htm
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.
10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
science.howstuffworks.com/10-bullet-innovations.htm
Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
How the Machine Gun Revolutionized Warfare
science.howstuffworks.com/machine-gun.htm
The invention of the machine gun forever changed the battlefield. While soldiers once had to reload after a single shot, they now can fire hundreds of rounds per minute without a single pause.
10 New Uses for Old Inventions
science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/repurposed-inventions/10-new-uses-for-old-inventions.htm
You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?
Is there a low-sodium salad dressing?
recipes.howstuffworks.com/is-there-a-low-sodium-salad-dressing.htm
Is there a low-sodium salad dressing? Visit TLC Cooking to find out if there is a low-sodium salad dressing.
How to Make Homemade Baby Food
recipes.howstuffworks.com/make-homemade-baby-food.htm
For you to make homemade baby food isn't as hard as you would think. If you just follow some simple rules, you too can make homemade baby food.
How Acid Rain Works
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/acid-rain.htm
Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants, cars and factories. Find out how acid rain is produced.
How Ramjets Work
science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/ramjet.htm
Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.