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How does a three-way light bulb work?
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A three-way bulb has two filaments, which allows the light to be turned on at different light levels. Learn about a three-way bulb.
Can You Pass This Italian Food Quiz?
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Foodies who are fans of Italian cuisine, listen up! We compiled a list of dishes, desserts, pastries, drinks and other yummy stuff for you here. Can you name each item off our menu? Good luck guessing and as they say in Italia, buon appetito!
How Capacitors Work
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The capacitor plays a crucial role in electronics - the capacitor stores electrons for when they're needed most. Learn more about the capacitor.
Do animals have personalities?
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Do animals have personalities? Pet owners would answer with a resounding yes. Find out how scientists would answer, "Do animals have personalities?"
What is a flash mob?
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What is a flash mob? Read about flash mobs at HowStuffWorks.
10 Mundane Traditions with Strange Origins
Some seemingly normal traditions have a strange history. Check out 10 mundane traditions with strange origins at HowStuffWorks.
How Air Curtains Work
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Is it possible for a stream of air to behave like a door? Surprisingly, yes. This door may not block out burglars, but it can certainly fight against cold winds, flying insects and pollutants.
How Good Are You at Spelling, Really?
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Think you're a good speller? Let's put that to the test! We're going beyond "the" and "teh", "broccoli" and "brocoli" or "truely" and "truly" to quiz you on some of the hardest words for English speakers to get right.
Car Engine Trivia Quiz
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Vroom, vroom! Without thousands of parts working in unison, a car's engine is worthless. But just how much do you know about these mechanical marvels? It's time to show up your local mechanic with this car engine trivia quiz!
Can You Answer All of These Questions an Electrician Should Know?
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Are you an electrician, or thinking about becoming one? Do you know all there is to know about fuses, circuits, currents and more? If so, challenge yourself against our quiz on all things electrician!