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How Internet Cookies Work
Internet cookies are information stored as text strings on a ...
Internet cookies are information stored as text strings on a machine by a web server. Most commonly, cookies are used to store user IDs.
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How does making bread work?
Bread is a technology for turning hard kernels into a ...
Bread is a technology for turning hard kernels into a soft foodstuff. Learn more about bread and yeast in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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How does the ball return work on a pool table?
If you've ever played a coin-operated pool table, then you've ...
If you've ever played a coin-operated pool table, then you've probably noticed that the table can sense the difference between the cue ball and the other balls in play. But how does this work? Tune in and find out in this podcast.
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How do a zebra's stripes act as camoflauge?
A zebra's stripes offer protection from predators in the form ...
A zebra's stripes offer protection from predators in the form of camouflage -- and a way to identify individual members within the larger group. Learn more about zebra stripes in this episode.
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What's the deal with milk?
Milk is often touted as a "miracle drink," full of ...
Milk is often touted as a "miracle drink," full of restorative, nutritional properties. And there's some truth to this claim. Find out why mammal milk is called "the perfect food" in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Can I see the stuff astronauts left on the moon?
Using a telescope to view the moon is fascinating -- ...
Using a telescope to view the moon is fascinating -- but could we see the leftovers of NASA's lunar expeditions? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about lunar landings and telescopes.
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How do astronauts function in their spacesuits?
Astronauts wear special suits while they're working in space, and ...
Astronauts wear special suits while they're working in space, and these spacewalks can last for hours. In this episode, Marshall Brain explains how astronauts take care of their basic needs while wearing spacesuits.
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How the Lightsaber Effect Works
Unfortunately lightsabers aren't real. The technique used to produce the ...
Unfortunately lightsabers aren't real. The technique used to produce the lightsaber effect is simple, but tedious. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the special effects behind lightsabers.
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How Rearview Mirrors Work
How can the same piece of glass have two different ...
How can the same piece of glass have two different amounts of reflection? Learn more about rearview mirrors in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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What type of gas do race cars use?
Different types of racing vehicles require different types of fuel. ...
Different types of racing vehicles require different types of fuel. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the advantages and drawbacks of each fuel type.
