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What Is an SSD and How Does It Work?
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We know your digital life is important to you — all those apps, files, photos, and music. But here's the 50-million-dollar question: Is a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) the right technology for the job? What is an SSD, exactly? Read on to find out!
How do astronauts function in their space suits for hours at a time?
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I would like to know how an astronaut, who is in a space suit for hours, can eat, drink and eliminate fluid- and solid-waste byproducts? What "mechanics" are built into the suit and how do they operate?
1938 Dodge RC Pickup
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The 1938 Dodge RC pickup featured solid construction and straightforward styling. Get information on the 1938 Dodge RC pickup, including pictures.
How Bearings Work
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Bearings are the invisible heroes inside many mechanical devices. Learn about all different kinds of bearings, including 5-foot ball bearings that keep buildings on solid footing.
1958 Corvette
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The 1958 Corvette received positive praise due to its economical price and solid performance. Learn more about this corvette.
1941 Plymouth PT-125
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The 1941 Plymouth PT-125 pickup was the last Plymouth truck until the 1970s. See pictures and get information about the 1941 Plymouth PT-125 pickup.
Top 5 Gadgets on the High-tech Soldier
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Soldiers rely on all kinds of high-tech gadgets to help them get their jobs done. Some of them are specially designed for military use, while others are gizmos you might have in your pocket right now.
What Makes Glass Transparent?
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What makes glass transparent? Learn how liquid and gas molecules determine whether you can see straight through things.
Science vs. Monster Movies Quiz: Tell Fact from Fiction!
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This HowStuffWorks quiz will grill you on alien jaw mechanics, Godzilla’s dinosaurian ties and the unexpected downside of invisibility.
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make – and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?