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What do those diamond-shaped signs on buildings mean?
The National Fire Protection Agency, or NFPA, uses these signs ...
The National Fire Protection Agency, or NFPA, uses these signs to indicate hazardous materials stored in an unknown building. Listen in to learn how the signs work -- and how they help firefighters -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Should you turn your computer off when it's not in use?
When it comes to the question of whether or not ...
When it comes to the question of whether or not you should turn off your computer when you're not using it, there's no simple answer. Tune in to get Marshall's thorough take on the topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How big is the universe?
If all the matter in the universe was pushed into ...
If all the matter in the universe was pushed into one corner, how much space would it take up? Listen in as Marshall Brain explores the size of the universe in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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Why does hydrogen peroxide foam when you put it on a cut?
Hydrogen peroxide's foaming action is due to the catalase in ...
Hydrogen peroxide's foaming action is due to the catalase in blood and cells. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how hydrogen peroxide interacts with catalase.
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How hair length works
As hair cells form in follicles, they push other cells ...
As hair cells form in follicles, they push other cells out of the follicle. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about your hair's growth and rest phases.
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What is a medical leech?
Medical leeches are raised in captivity and help patients heal ...
Medical leeches are raised in captivity and help patients heal wounds. Discover how leeches and other parasites are used for medical purposes 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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Why does my hard drive make that churning sound?
Inside the hard drive of many computers, a small arm ...
Inside the hard drive of many computers, a small arm moves across the face of the hard disk. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover how the movement of this arm produces sound -- and why the arm must move to load files.
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What would happen on a carousel moving at the speed of light?
If you could spin a carousel fast enough, would time ...
If you could spin a carousel fast enough, would time stand still for the people on the carousel? Theoretically, it's a reasonable assumption. Join Marshall Brain as he breaks down the speed of light and time in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How can I make artificial snow in my backyard?
If you live in a cold enough climate, you can ...
If you live in a cold enough climate, you can make fake snow just like they do for ski resorts. In this episode, Marshall shares two techniques for creating artificial snow in your own backyard -- and what to do if you live in a warm climate.
