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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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When I pay by check, where does that check go?
When you write a check to purchase goods and services, ...
When you write a check to purchase goods and services, it passes through the hands of several banks before the process is complete. Marshall explains how checks are processed through intermediary banks in this episode.
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How does hemp work?
Hemp fibers are coarse and strong, perfect for things like ...
Hemp fibers are coarse and strong, perfect for things like rope -- hemp is also more environmentally friendly than many other crops. Listen in as Marshall Brain takes a look at the controversy surrounding hemp in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do self-cleaning ovens work?
What does it take for an oven to clean itself? ...
What does it take for an oven to clean itself? A whole lot of heat! Marshall Brain explains how these special ovens use intense temperatures to burn off baking spills and debris in this episode.
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How Marshmallows Work
Marshmallows are an old candy -- they've been around since ...
Marshmallows are an old candy -- they've been around since the 1800s. The name marshmallow comes from the original recipe, which called for sap from the marshmallow plant. Check out this HowStuffWorks to learn more about the history of marshmallows.
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How do honeybees make honey?
When it comes to making honey, bees are skilled chemists. ...
When it comes to making honey, bees are skilled chemists. Discover how they use enzymes to turn sugary flower nectar into a sweet, stable food source in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do scratch-and-sniff stickers work?
Scratch-and-sniff stickers are novelties that delight both children and adults. ...
Scratch-and-sniff stickers are novelties that delight both children and adults. Sniff out the ingenious technology that makes them work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is low-power FM (LPFM)?
FM radio stations have high operating costs, so they're seldom ...
FM radio stations have high operating costs, so they're seldom affordable to individuals and small organizations that want to use them for not-for-profit purposes. Find out how LPFM stations work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does satellite Internet work?
If you're trying to access the Internet in a very ...
If you're trying to access the Internet in a very rural or remote place, satellite Internet is probably your best bet. In this episode, Marshall explains how satellite Internet works.
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Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
When water comes in contact with the complex molecules that ...
When water comes in contact with the complex molecules that make up cotton and nylon, it causes a different action in each material -- but why? Listen in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind water absorption in this podcast.
