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5 Ways Hybrid Battery Packs are Being Improved
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Could hybrid battery pack improvements hasten the popularity of eco-friendly cars? Read our list of 5 recent hybrid battery pack improvements for details.
How to Repair Chimney Cracks
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Repairing chimney cracks is somewhat tricky. Learn about how to repair chimney cracks at HowStuffWorks.
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.
Bobby Jones: How I Play Golf
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When Bobby Jones became the first to win the "Grand Slam" of golf in 1930, he became an overnight star (think Tiger Woods in argyle). He went on to create a series of instructional films in which he corrected the swings of stars like W.C. Fields and James Cagney. With those films now available on DVD, there is renewed interest in Jones' playing and teaching style. Learn about the instructional and technological innovations that went into the Bobby Jones golf series and how they relate to golf today.
Is Taurus an Earth Sign? Exploring Earth Energy in Taurus
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Explore zodiac elements and learn how Taurus embodies the grounded Earth element with traits like reliability, practicality and loyalty in the zodiac.
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.
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!
How Tape Recorders Work
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Magnetic recording is the backbone of the electronics revolution. Learn how this analog technology lets you store and erase data!
How 3-in-1 Jackets Work
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3-in-1 jackets keep you comfortable year-round. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about 3-in-1 jackets.
Is the Dream of Cold Fusion Still a Possibility?
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Though a highly publicized 1989 cold fusion breakthrough was subsequently discredited, research is still being conducted in hopes of future success.