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How Breast Pumps Work

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Breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed young children, but busy schedules and other factors may keep mom from being available when baby's hungry. Breast pumps can help bridge that gap.

How Gas Pumps Work

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Gas pumps are one of those little things you interact with all the time, but don't know much about. Learn about gas pumps at HowStuffWorks.

How Does a Gas Pump Know When to Stop?

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The days of spilling gasoline all over our shoes are pretty much over. But it begs the question: How does a gas pump know when to stop? Read this simple explanation of the mechanics that cause a gas pump to shut off when the tank is full.

How to Troubleshoot a Heat Pump

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A heat pump not only heats your home during the winter, it also cools it during the summer. Proper maintenance is important. Find out how to troubleshoot a heat pump.

If nature abhors a vacuum, then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away all of the Earth's atmosphere?

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If "nature abhors a vacuum," then why doesn't the vacuum of space suck away all of the Earth's atmosphere?

How Brake Bleeding Works

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Bleeding brakes can dramatically improve brake performance. Learn how bleeding brakes works at HowStuffWorks.

How Power Brakes Work

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Power brakes are fairly ingenious machines -- these systems allow you stop a car with a simple twitch of your foot. Take a look inside the black cannister that provides the power.

Can You Name All of These HVAC Tools?

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The world of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is very specialized and includes a range of tools not used by others. Can you identify them?

How Freeze-Drying Works

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Remember "astronaut ice cream"? That was freeze-dried. You can find freeze-dried spaghetti and meatballs and even omelets. Find out what "freeze-dried" means and how such a state is achieved.

Get Over It! Boxed Wine Is Better Than Bottled

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Boxed wine has a stigma, and HowStuffWorks explains why there's no need for it. It tastes as good, lasts longer and is more eco-friendly than bottled.

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