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How Star Wars Works: Fan-built Droids
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Some "Star Wars" fans aren't content to just watch the movies. They have to bring the tech from the screen into the real world. Get the inside scoop on how creativity, ingenuity and dedication make fan-made droids come to life.
How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
How Automotive Glass Works
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Without special auto glass, we'd be in trouble every time we hit a pothole or got into a fender bender. Auto glass is specially made to keep from shattering. Find out how.
How March Madness Works
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March Madness determines the college basketball national champion. Find out how teams get a ticket to the "Big Dance" and how the match-ups are selected.
How Jerusalem Syndrome Works
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Jerusalem Syndrome is the result of becoming overwhelmed when visiting the city of Jerusalem. Find out how visiting Jerusalem can cause Jerusalem Syndrome.
How Diamond Thieves Work
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Diamond thieves orchestrate heists, switch out real diamonds for fakes or simply steal uncut gems from a mine. Learn how diamond thieves steal and get caught.
What Does KT Tape Do? How Kinesio Tape Works
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Sports injury taping has undergone a quiet revolution over the last 30 years. How can a pattern of tape stuck to your body help you heal from (or prevent) an injury?
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
How Graphics Cards Work
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Graphics cards take data from the CPU and turn it into visual information. Find out the parts of a graphics card and read expert reviews of graphics cards.
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.