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| | Open-source World - How Wikis Work | |
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 | The basic idea behind any wiki is very simple: It's a collection of articles that multiple users can add to and edit freely online. Learn all about wikis and the communities that keep them alive. | |
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| | Hog Heaven - How Harley-Davidson Works | |
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| It could be the distinctive body styling. Or maybe it's that tell-tale sound. There's just something about Harley-Davidson motorcycles that hundreds of thousands of folks can't resist. Find out all about this motorcycle icon. | |
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| | Super Storage - How Holographic Versatile Discs Work | |
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| Holographic memory systems offer more storage capacity and faster transfer rates than CDs and DVDs, but they've also been too expensive and complex to mass produce. Learn how HVD has improved upon previous methods. | |
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| | Clean Ride - How Natural-gas Vehicles Work | |
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| A natural-gas vehicle, or NGV, is fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and offers a relatively low cost of ownership. Learn about the basic idea of NGVs and the advantages and benefits of this technology. | |
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| | The Drip to Bountiful - How Irrigation Works | |
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| Whether you're growing prize roses for a state fair or planting cucumbers and potatoes for the table, you want those plants to thrive. Find out how irrigation systems can help keep our gardens lush and beautiful. | |
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| | NeoWorld - How Neopets.com Works | |
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| Combining people's love for taking care of fictional critters with the enjoyment of puzzle games, Neopets is a hit. Peek behind the scenes at the creators and owners of Neopets and explore the controversies that surround the site. | |
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| | Skinny in a Bottle - How Fat Vaccines Will Work | |
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| Cytos Biotechnology's fat vaccine could help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite in a unique way. Find out what makes this vaccine different and learn about other new drugs designed to combat obesity. | |
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| | The 30-minute Spot - How Product Placement Works | |
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| The 30-second ad spot is becoming less and less effective. Find out how integrating products into TV shows, movies, music videos and even Broadway shows is putting the merchandise back in the line of view. | |
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| | The Steal World - How Pickpockets Work | |
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| Practiced pickpockets are nimble and intelligent -- and they look just like everyone else. You'd be amazed at how easily they could rob you without you even knowing it. Find out how to protect yourself. | |
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| | Man Bites Dog - How Tabloids Work | |
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| Topics range from celebrity scandals to the truly bizarre. Learn how the tabloids evolved, where they get their stories, and what effect the popularity of tabloids has had on newspapers and television shows. | |
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