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Why does your computer need a battery?
Computers have a small battery that's important because it keeps ...
Computers have a small battery that's important because it keeps the machine's clock running -- and sometimes, your computer. Get the goods on computer batteries in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is carrageenan?
Carrageenan is a gum derived from seaweed that helps processed ...
Carrageenan is a gum derived from seaweed that helps processed food withstand the rigors of transportation and long waits in warehouses. Learn more about the role that carrageenan plays in food by checking out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does an airplane toilet work?
Airplane toilets serve the same function as regular ones, but ...
Airplane toilets serve the same function as regular ones, but because they exist in a moving environment, they rely on slightly different technology to get the job done. Find out how they work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why do they include jokers in a deck of playing cards?
The joker is an obscure and seemingly useless addition to ...
The joker is an obscure and seemingly useless addition to a deck of modern playing card, but originally, it was a powerful card. Discover the history of the joker card -- and how the modern deck took shape -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why doesn't the space shuttle burn up upon re-entry?
Meteors burn up once they hit Earth's atmosphere, and the ...
Meteors burn up once they hit Earth's atmosphere, and the space shuttle would do the same if it wasn't protected. Learn more about meteors and the technologies that keep the space shuttle from burning up in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What causes high tide and low tide?
The moon's gravitational pull is strong enough to affect the ...
The moon's gravitational pull is strong enough to affect the oceans on Earth, resulting in low and high tides. Discover exactly how high and low tides work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does the common cold work?
We've all had a cold at one point or another; ...
We've all had a cold at one point or another; it entails an uncomfortable cocktail of symptoms like sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. But why do we get colds? How do they work? Find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What are other ways to store energy besides batteries?
Batteries are a common way to store energy, but there ...
Batteries are a common way to store energy, but there are many others. Discover more energy storage techniques, from falling weights to fuel cells, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why is the Nissan Leaf such a big deal?
Nissan recently released the Leaf, a model which may be ...
Nissan recently released the Leaf, a model which may be the first viable electric car to come on the market. How does it work? Why do people have high hopes for it? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out more about the Nissan Leaf.
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How does a traffic light detect cars?
Traffic lights detect vehicles using a variety of methods. Check ...
Traffic lights detect vehicles using a variety of methods. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how timers, inductive loops and other detectors keep traffic running smoothly.
