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How Remote Controls Work
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In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. Now some of us spend an hour looking for the remote before we remember there are buttons on the TV. Find out the difference between a "universal" and a "learning" remote and check out some of the other high-tech features you can find on remotes today.
How Spray Paint Works
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Spray paint has left an indelible mark on world culture. How did it go from home-improvement solution to cultural icon? Find out in How Spray Paint Works.
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
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Since the dawn of cartoons and comic books, kids have imagined themselves endowed with superpowers. What extraordinary abilities are scientists working to bring to you right now?
Can You Name These Everyday Objects?
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Ever notice that there are some everyday items which we all know and use but we still tend to get stumped on their names? It can leave you feeling so out of touch, we know! If you're really in tune with all that happens around you every day, then show it - take this quiz!
5 Basketball Variations to Play in Your Backyard
What are some basketball variations to play in your backyard? Learn about basketball variations to play in your backyard at HowStuffWorks.
How Rummikub Works
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Rummikub is a mix of rummy and tile-based games like mahjong and dominoes. Think you can be the first to yell out 'Rummikub'?
How the Land Rover Invisible Hood Works
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The Land Rover invisible hood makes off-roading easier with a heads-up display in the windshield. Learn more about the Land Rover invisible hood.
Can You Match the Food to Its Country of Origin?
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Do you know where bangers and mash originated? What about macadamia nuts? They were originally only found in one country. Let's test you!
How does a frost-free refrigerator work?
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If you have an old refrigerator, you know about the frost that forms around the coils that cool the freezer. Learn how newer ones keep frost away.