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How to Build a Portable Ramp
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You would like to build a portable ramp to have around the house. Here's how to build a portable ramp.
How to Build a Magnetic Generator
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You'd like to build a magnetic generator as you've heard it's just the thing to provide cheap energy for your house. Read on and learn how to build a small model magnetic generator before you progress to the bigger version.
What a Tangled Web a Few Squirrels' Tails Can Weave
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It's a natural phenomenon known as a 'squirrel king.' But what's the deal and why do squirrels get tangled up? HowStuffWorks investigates.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.
How Criminal Recycling Works
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Criminal recycling centers on a growing group of lawbreakers who steal recyclables and exchange them for cash. Learn how criminal recycling works.
How Brake Lines Work
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Brake lines are tubes that carry brake fluid between brake components. Learn all about brake lines at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
Bird-Watching Activities for Kids
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These bird-watching activities are perfect for children who want to learn more about birds. Learn more about these inventive bird-watching activities.
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
How to Remove Red Dye Stains
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Red dye stains have intense staying power. When such a spill happens around the house and soaks into one of your favorite items, it's important to act quickly and effectively. Learn to clean red dye stains.