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What is low-power FM (LPFM)?
FM radio stations have high operating costs, so they're seldom ...
FM radio stations have high operating costs, so they're seldom affordable to individuals and small organizations that want to use them for not-for-profit purposes. Find out how LPFM stations work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How much does 20-pound bond paper weigh?
Your average ream of printer paper is called 20-pound bond ...
Your average ream of printer paper is called 20-pound bond paper, but it doesn't actually weigh 20 pounds. Tune in as Marshall explains this strange American paper naming system -- and its metric alternative -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Should you turn your computer off when it's not in use?
When it comes to the question of whether or not ...
When it comes to the question of whether or not you should turn off your computer when you're not using it, there's no simple answer. Tune in to get Marshall's thorough take on the topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What do those diamond-shaped signs on buildings mean?
The National Fire Protection Agency, or NFPA, uses these signs ...
The National Fire Protection Agency, or NFPA, uses these signs to indicate hazardous materials stored in an unknown building. Listen in to learn how the signs work -- and how they help firefighters -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is an Omega-3 fatty acid?
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the human body. Tune ...
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the human body. Tune in to hear Marshall Brain explain the chemistry of fat molecules and fatty acids, Omega-3s in particular, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What gives a Harley its distinctive sound?
A Harley Davidson motorcycle emits a very distintive sound because ...
A Harley Davidson motorcycle emits a very distintive sound because of the unique way its engine works. Find out more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is the battery light on your car's dashboard for?
Cars rely on batteries to keep their electrical parts running ...
Cars rely on batteries to keep their electrical parts running and alternators to keep their batteries alive. Battery lights come into play when there's a charging problem. Find out more about battery lights in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does the Radio Data System work?
The Radio Data System, or RDS, allows your radio to ...
The Radio Data System, or RDS, allows your radio to display information like song titles and radio station call signs. Find out how the RDS works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do trick birthday candles work?
Candles are simple yet ingenious light-producing devices, and it only ...
Candles are simple yet ingenious light-producing devices, and it only takes one extra ingredient to turn them into trick candles. Find out how regular and trick candles work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What exactly is a blueprint?
Blueprinting, which has been around since 1842, is a common ...
Blueprinting, which has been around since 1842, is a common way to reproduce an architectural drawing. Tune in to learn more about the complex chemical processes that make blueprints blue -- and white -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
