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How Aluminum Works

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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.

Why are they replacing all of the traffic lights in my town?

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In my town, they are replacing all of the traffic lights with these new lights that look like they are made of hundreds of tiny bulbs. Why are they replacing all of the lights?

How Easy-Bake Ovens Work

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With the heat of a light bulb, making treats in a toy oven became a hallmark of childhood. Learn more about Easy-Bake Ovens at HowStuffWorks.

10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)

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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?

Thomas Edison Inventions: What Did He Invent?

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With more than a thousand patents for inventions ranging from light bulbs to cement, Thomas Edison was one of the world's most prolific tinkerers. What did Edison dream up?

How Dimmer Switches Work

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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.

How can I tell if the light in my refrigerator goes off or not when I close the door?

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This will sound like a joke, but it's not: How can I tell for sure if the light in my refrigerator goes off or not when I close the door?

How does a fluorescent starter work?

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Fluorescent starters are used in several types of fluorescent lights. The starter is there to help the lamp light. Learn about fluorescent starters.

Westminster Dog Show Celebrates 145 Years, But 2021 Will Be Different

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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has been around longer than basketball. Heck even light bulbs. For the first time, it won't have any human spectators and it will be held outside.

How Fluorescent Lamps Work

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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!

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