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How Police Chases Work
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Learn how police officers train for pursuit driving, what equipment they use and what techniques give them an edge over fleeing criminals.
How FoIP Works
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FoIP faxing is a method of sending faxes over the Internet. Learn about FoIP protocols and how FoIP allows older 3G fax machines to transfer over the Internet.
How Algae Biodiesel Works
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Many people are interested in algae biodiesel as a green fuel. Learn all about algae biodiesel and how researchers make biodiesel from algae.
How Krispy Kremes Work
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If you've ever tasted a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, you know there's something special to these melt-in-your-mouth treats. How do they make a doughnut that's crispy outside yet soft inside? Find out.
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.
How Ballpoint Pens Work
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Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.
How Spud Guns Work
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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.
How Cotton Candy Works
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It's your favorite, sticky-sweet treat at a carnival, but do you know how cotton candy is actually made? Read this article to find out how.
How Fluid Concrete Works
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Concrete may seem dull and gray. But the superplasticizers in fluid concrete are actually pretty intriguing. How do these little buggers make wet concrete flow like a river?
How Animal Imprinting Works
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Animal imprinting concerns how some species of animals learn during a short period immediately after birth. Learn more about animal imprinting.