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How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
How to Build Window Treatments
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Follow these instructions for building wooden window treatments and create a windowsill shelf, plant shelves for a window, or a window box.
How does a new product go through the prototyping process?
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A prototype is used to help get an product from an idea into the final stage. Learn more about how a prototype is made.
How Wood Stoves Work
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Wood stoves work very well when they are maintained properly. Learn more about how wood stoves work at HowStuffWorks.
10 Advantages of Manufactured Homes
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Visit HowStuffWorks.com to find out the 10 advantages of a manufactured home. Learn what more than 17 million Americans who live in manufactured homes know that we won't.
How to Change Oil
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Changing the oil in your car can be tricky. Learn how to change oil in your car at HowStuffWorks.
Why Is My Car Shaking?
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One thing is certain: If your car is vibrating, you know you've got a problem. But determining the root cause of that wobble or shake might not be as difficult (or expensive) as you may think.
How Thermochromic Ink Works
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Thermochromatic ink is temperature-sensitive and once rocked the '70s. Find out how thermochromatic ink works.
How Electroluminescent (EL) Wire Works
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Electroluminescent wire is widely used by artists to illuminate clothing, bicycle spokes, turntables and even cars. Learn about electroluminescent wire.
Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations
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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.