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How Laptops Work
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Laptops are now as popular as desktops, and the price gap is closing. Learn about laptops, upgrading laptop memory, laptop batteries and more.
How Choppers Work
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Choppers are stripped-down motorcycles that feature only what makes them go. Learn about choppers and check out pictures of some custom choppers.
How Unimogs Work
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The first Unimog prototypes were created in 1947. Read about the history and development of the Unimog truck.
How Fire Works
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Few things have done as much harm to humanity as fire, and few things have done as much good. Find out where fire comes from and see why it behaves the way it does. The answers might surprise you!
How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.
How Kryptonite Works
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Learn all about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite.
How Hypnosis Works
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The practice of hypnotism dates back centuries, and there are those who swear by its validity. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, hypnosis is an interesting phenomenon. Check it out -- and let us know if you start to bark like a dog.
What Does a Humidifier Do? How Humidifiers Work
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Is the air feeling a little too dry in your home? A humidifier can help make things more comfortable -- and even save a little wear and tear on your house. But what does a humidifier do, exactly?
How ASPs Work
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ASPs are a completely new way to sell and distribute software and software services. Learn more about ASPs here.