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What happens when you press Alt and F4?
The alt-f4 key combination is a faster way to close ...
The alt-f4 key combination is a faster way to close a window on your computer. Learn more about this and several other keyboard shortcuts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do candles work?
Before there were light bulbs, candles made the world a ...
Before there were light bulbs, candles made the world a brighter place. Discover the ingenious technology behind candles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do Mexican jumping beans work?
Although Mexican jumping beans don't actually jump, they're definitely more ...
Although Mexican jumping beans don't actually jump, they're definitely more active than your average bean. Find out how a moth makes them move in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does dry ice work?
Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. ...
Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. Find out what makes dry ice so unique -- and why it's so good for transporting perishables over long distances -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What causes that howling sound in PA systems?
A public address system's speakers emit strange noises, or feedback, ...
A public address system's speakers emit strange noises, or feedback, when sound gets re-amplified. Get a detailed explanation of how feedback occurs in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does a hybrid car work?
Hybrid cars combine electric motors and smaller gasoline engines in ...
Hybrid cars combine electric motors and smaller gasoline engines in an attempt to increase efficiency. Find out exactly how they work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why is dry ice dangerous?
Dry ice is different from regular ice because it's extremely ...
Dry ice is different from regular ice because it's extremely cold and it emits carbon dioxide. Discover why the substance can be dangerous -- and safe ways to handle it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What's the birthday paradox?
In a group of 20, there's a 50/50 chance that ...
In a group of 20, there's a 50/50 chance that two people will have the same birthday; this is called the birthday paradox. Find out how it works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is market capitalization?
If all the money in the US only totals 8 ...
If all the money in the US only totals 8 trillion dollars, how can the New York Stock Exchange have stocks valued at 26 trillion dollars? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the practice of stock capitalization in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is sodium nitrate?
You'll find sodium nitrate in lots of pink meats like ...
You'll find sodium nitrate in lots of pink meats like hot dogs and salami, but why? And is it bad for you? Find out what's up with sodium nitrate in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
