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Is there a way to detect illegal phone taps?
Tapping into someone's phone line is relatively easy to do ...
Tapping into someone's phone line is relatively easy to do on a land line. Fortunately, phone taps are easy to detect. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to get Marshall Brain's tips on ferreting out illegal phone taps.
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How does an oxygen canister on an airplane work?
When you think of storing oxygen, metal tanks full of ...
When you think of storing oxygen, metal tanks full of gas might come to mind. There's also a chemical method -- tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn about how oxygen canisters work.
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How does nitrous oxide help an engine perform better?
Nitrous oxide boosts engine power in two significant ways. Find ...
Nitrous oxide boosts engine power in two significant ways. Find out exactly how nitrous works its magic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do nail penny measurements work?
Nails are measured by a unit called a penny. This ...
Nails are measured by a unit called a penny. This podcast from HowStuffWorks.com explains what the penny designation means -- and where it comes from.
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Can you explain the diameter measurements used in bullets?
Bullets are measured by calibers, which indicate their diameter in ...
Bullets are measured by calibers, which indicate their diameter in inches. Find out more about bullets and measurement in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Can grilling meat really cause cancer?
Lots of people like to grill their meat, but this ...
Lots of people like to grill their meat, but this popular cooking method has been linked to cancer. Discover how chemical reactions make grilled meat potentially carcinogenic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does gravity work?
Gravity affects us every single day, but how does this ...
Gravity affects us every single day, but how does this oh-so-common force of nature work? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to take a look at the nuts and bolts of gravity.
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How quickly does hair grow?
On average, human hair grows a small amount each day. ...
On average, human hair grows a small amount each day. Listen in as Marshall Brain explains hair growth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How long can a germ live in a room?
How long can a germ last outside the body? It ...
How long can a germ last outside the body? It depends. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how different germs fare outside the body.
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How do fog machines work?
There are several types of fog machines, each with specific ...
There are several types of fog machines, each with specific advantages and disadvantages. Listen in to learn more about fog machines.
