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Remembering Marshall Brain, Founder of HowStuffWorks
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The endless curiosity of Marshall Brain helped educate, inform and inspire countless students, entrepreneurs and web surfers for decades before Brain's death on November 20, 2024.
How Clocks Work
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Clocks come in many different forms, from quartz watches to atomic clocks. Take a peek inside and learn what makes each kind tick.
How Revolvers Work
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The revolver turned shooting a round into a one-step process, forever changing the face of crime, law enforcement and self-defense. Find out what goes on inside a revolver.
How THX Works
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When you see the THX logo splashed across a movie screen, you know you're in for an audio feast. But what does that logo mean? Find out what THX is and why it improves your movie experience.
How Xbox Works
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Microsoft's Xbox was one of the top game systems in its day, and with Xbox Live you can even use it to play on the Web. Take a look inside the Xbox.
How Flamethrowers Work
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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?
How OSI Works
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When information travels through a network, it follows certain guidelines to ensure compatibility. Find out about OSI and the protocol stacks that prepare your data for transfer.
Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
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How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How Lightsabers Work
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Lightsabers are more useful in our everyday lives than you may think. From the blade arc tip to the handgrip, learn all about the Jedi's weapon of choice and its various domestic applications.