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How Water Towers Work
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You've probably noticed that there are power outages all the time -- but water outages? Much less common... How does the system work, and work so well? It's simpler than you may think. Find out how the design and location of water towers keep the water flowing.
Summer-grade Versus Winter-grade Fuel
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What's the difference between summer-grade fuel and winter-grade fuel? If summer-grade fuel is so great, why don't we use it year-round?
How Steam Engines Work
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Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories -- they fueled the Industrial Revolution. Learn how the steam engine produces power!
How Grid Energy Storage Works
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Grid energy storage is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grid energy storage.
What is a levee?
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Whether they make you think of Hurricane Katrina or Led Zeppelin, levees are a critical safety feature for low-lying areas located near water. Why do they break?
How is oxygen made aboard a spacecraft?
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Oxygen made aboard a spacecraft is done through the use of oxygen generators. Learn about oxygen made aboard a spacecraft.
What if I put diesel fuel in an automobile that required unleaded fuel only?
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Diesel fuel in an unleaded engine wouldn't work because the diesel fuel won't burn in an unleaded fuel engine. Learn about diesel fuel.
How can you find the cheapest gas while driving?
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How can you find the cheapest gas while driving? Learn about technology for finding the cheapest gas at HowStuffWorks.
Can I convert my car to run on water?
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Water for fuel in lieu of oil is a breakthrough technology -- we might break our addiction to oil. Read more about the promise of water for fuel.
What Happens if I Put Sugar in Someone's Gas Tank?
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Putting sugar in someone's gas tank has long been rumored to ruin someone's car. But does it really work?