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What exactly is pastrami?
Like cheese, pastrami is a good example of old-fashioned food ...
Like cheese, pastrami is a good example of old-fashioned food preservation techniques. Find out how corned beef becomes pastrami in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why are my power bills so high?
When it comes to energy usage, heating and cooling appliances ...
When it comes to energy usage, heating and cooling appliances contribute the most to your power bill. Tune in to find out which appliances are the most power-hungry -- and why -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does pressure-treated lumber work?
Treating lumber with chemicals is an effective way to protect ...
Treating lumber with chemicals is an effective way to protect wood from pests and other organisms. Find out why pressure-treated lumber holds up better -- and how it works -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How can an electric toothbrush recharge its batteries?
An electric toothbrush gets power from its base without the ...
An electric toothbrush gets power from its base without the help of metal contacts. Find out how this sealed system works in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do neon and fluorescent lights differ?
Neon and fluorescent lights differ in several ways, including bulb ...
Neon and fluorescent lights differ in several ways, including bulb shape, color of light emitted and substances used to produce that light. Find out how neon and fluorescent lights work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do hopping cars work?
Lowriders are vehicles that ride very low to the ground ...
Lowriders are vehicles that ride very low to the ground and are often equipped with hydraulics systems that allow the cars to "hop." Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does an Indiglo watch work?
An Indiglo watch works a lot like a neon sign, ...
An Indiglo watch works a lot like a neon sign, getting its signature "glow" from electroluminescence. Tune in to hear Marshall Brain explain the finer points of Indiglo watch technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do sodium acetate heat pads work?
Sodium acetate heat pads start out as a pouch of ...
Sodium acetate heat pads start out as a pouch of liquid and crystallize into a warm solid. Explore the fascinating chemistry that makes these heat pads work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does water desalination work?
Most of the water on the planet is salty, so ...
Most of the water on the planet is salty, so people have come up with various ways to turn it into freshwater. Explore three methods of desalinating water in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do self-winding watches work?
Self-winding watches keep the time with the help of a ...
Self-winding watches keep the time with the help of a piece of metal, gravity and the natural movement of your arm. Tune in to learn more about self-winding watches in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
