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How do flies breathe?
Insects like flies have a very different respiratory system than ...
Insects like flies have a very different respiratory system than we do. Learn more about how flies and insects breathe in this episode.
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How often do state quarters come out?
A new state quarter is released about every ten weeks, ...
A new state quarter is released about every ten weeks, and they're released according to the order in which each state joined the union. Learn more about state quarters in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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How Botulism Works
Botulism bacteria creates a type of poisoning and paralysis -- ...
Botulism bacteria creates a type of poisoning and paralysis -- but how does it actually work? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects and spread of botulism.
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How do gasoline direct injection engines work?
The latest improvement on the internal combustion engine is called ...
The latest improvement on the internal combustion engine is called gasoline direct injection. In this episode, Marshall explains how gasoline direct injection technology works -- and how soon we'll see it in production vehicles.
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How do big city shell and three-card monte games work?
Shell games and three-card monte games are common sights in ...
Shell games and three-card monte games are common sights in big cities, but did you know they're scams? Marshall explains the similar principles and tricks behind these "games" -- and why you can't win them -- in this episode.
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What is Low-E glass?
Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is a special, expensive type that blocks ...
Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is a special, expensive type that blocks out ultraviolet and infrared light. This coated glass can help protect your furniture and improve the energy efficiency of your home, as Marshall Brain explains in this episode.
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Where should I sit to get the best ride on a roller coaster?
Each roller coaster car is moved by the cars connected ...
Each roller coaster car is moved by the cars connected to it, which makes the experience of riding a rollercoaster a bit different in each car. Learn which seat on a roller coaster is best for you, based on science and your personal preferences.
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Is it possible to rescue water-soaked electronics?
Is it possible to rescue an electronic device dunked in ...
Is it possible to rescue an electronic device dunked in water? In this episode, Marshall recounts an unfortunate meeting between a GPS device and a dog's water bowl. Tune in to learn whether or not he was able to fix it.
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Why do people choke under pressure?
Anyone who watched the Master's tournament knows that Rory McElroy ...
Anyone who watched the Master's tournament knows that Rory McElroy famously choked under pressure -- but what exactly happened? In this podcast, Marshall explores the science behind choking in stressful or intimidating situations
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How do bake and broil settings differ?
Kitchen ovens typically have two settings: bake and broil. What's ...
Kitchen ovens typically have two settings: bake and broil. What's the difference between the two? Explore the science behind baking and broiling in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
