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How Brake Rotors Work
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Most drivers know the brakes on their vehicle have to be properly maintained to remain functional. But how many know that they can select new brake rotors based on the type of driving they do?
How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.
How Treasury Bills Work
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Treasury Bills are safe, money market investments backed by the U.S. government. How does the government use these bills to manage its debt?
How King Kong Works
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King Kong is the most famous gorilla of all time. Learn how director Peter Jackson and Weta Digital effects studio created him for the 2005 film.
How Feng Shui Works
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What is feng shui? Is it science or superstition? Where did it come from? How do you use it? Get answers and learn about the art of feng shui.
How Car Insurance Works
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Car insurance shopping can be an intimidating task. Learn about the various types of car insurance and how to find the best car insurance rates.
How Vestigial Organs Work
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Vestigial organs are like the body's junk drawer. Learn about the body's vestigial organs and how Darwin's idea of common descent might explain them.
How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
How Predatory Lending Works
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Predatory mortgage lenders take advantage of inexperienced homebuyers and poor credit risks. Learn about predatory lending and how to avoid a con.
How Think Tanks Work
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Think tanks reign as the place where scholars, policy makers and other folks work to find solutions to public problems. Learn more about think tanks.