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How Catapults Works
There are three different technologies that fall into the catapult ...
There are three different technologies that fall into the catapult category: the ballista, the trebuchet and the catapult. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the differences between catapult technologies.
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What does the computer in a car do?
All cars manufactured today contain at least one computer -- ...
All cars manufactured today contain at least one computer -- but what does it do? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about car computers.
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How Water Softener Works
The idea behind a water softener is simple: the calcium ...
The idea behind a water softener is simple: the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water are replaced with sodium ions. Learn more about the harmful effects of hard water -- and the benefits of soft water -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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How Carbon Chains Work
Learn how the length of hydrocarbon atom chains have different ...
Learn how the length of hydrocarbon atom chains have different properties, producing substances such as kerosene, methane and other forms of fossil fuel. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about fossil fuels.
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Do the humps on camels hold water?
The camel's hump is a giant deposit of fat that ...
The camel's hump is a giant deposit of fat that lets the camel survive up to 2 weeks without food. Learn more about camels in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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Why does Alka-Seltzer fizz?
The fizzing you see when you drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet ...
The fizzing you see when you drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet in water is the same sort of fizzing that you see from baking powder. This reaction is caused by an acid reacting with a base. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.
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What causes the banging noise in my home's pipes?
The problem of pipes banging on a wall is often ...
The problem of pipes banging on a wall is often called "water hammer." Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about this phenomenon.
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What is the difference between a turbo-charger and a super-charger?
Both turbo- and super-chargers are forced inductions systems, meaning they ...
Both turbo- and super-chargers are forced inductions systems, meaning they compress the air flowing into the engine. This compression causes each cylinder of an engine to produce more power. Check out this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
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How Sonic Booms Work
The sonic booms formed by planes are similar to the ...
The sonic booms formed by planes are similar to the wakes left by boats in water. To learn more about sonic booms, check out this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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How Catalytic Convertors Work
Catalytic convertors convert hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides into ...
Catalytic convertors convert hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides into three harmless chemicals, making the exhaust of a vehicle much cleaner.
