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How SuperBalls Work
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SuperBalls are a lot of fun, but how did they get so popular? Learn all about SuperBalls at HowStuffWorks.
How Tupperware Works
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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.
How the Flying Shuttle Helped the Textile Industry Take Off
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The flying shuttle was a transformative invention during the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the device that revolutionized the weaving process.
How Faraday Cages Work
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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.
The Real Story Behind We Are Marshall
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The story told in "We Are Marshall" sounds a little like the invention of a screenwriter, but its events really took place.
8 Ingenious Ways to Repurpose Used Coffee Grounds
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There are lots of inventive uses for old coffee grounds, including candle-making, bug prevention and de-icing roads.
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.
What was Archimedes' death ray?
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Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.
The Spinning Mule's Impact on the Industrial Revolution
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The spinning mule shaped the textile industry and society as a whole during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about the groundbreaking invention.
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.