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How Stethoscopes Work
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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.
Are expensive watches better than cheap watches?
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Are expensive watches really better than cheap watches? Do they tell time better? Find out if expensive watches are better than cheap watches.
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?
How Solar-powered Refrigerators Work
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Solar-powered refrigerators may sound like something of the future, but the SunDanzer is already on the market. Learn about solar-powered refrigerators.
4 Quantum Physics Misconceptions, Busted
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Questions, theories and debates about quantum physics can get muddled because of a number of myths and misconceptions. Here are four of them.
How to Conserve Energy at Home
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What is "energy"? Where does it come from? How do we pay for it? Learn the answers to these questions, and find out how to live more efficiently in your home.
How Special Relativity Works
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Special relativity deals in phenomena that don't agree with our historical or commonsense views of how the universe works. In fact, many of the theory's assertions almost appear ludicrous.
Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
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Towels are always made of cotton, and they work really well at absorbing water. On the other hand, water-repellant jackets are made of nylon, and they work pretty well at keeping you dry. Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
1970 Ducati 350 Scrambler
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The 1970 Ducati 350 Scrambler motorcycle was quick, even without Ducati's hot desmodromic valvetrain. See pictures and learn about the 350 Scrambler.
1994 BMW R1100RSL
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The 1994 BMW R1100RSL motorcycle featured BMW's traditional 'boxer' twin engine, but also had the latest technological advances. Learn about the RSL.