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How Skyscrapers Work

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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.

How Skywriting Works

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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.

How Sleepwalking Works

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Sleepwalking is an abnormal behavior that occurs while someone is sleeping. Learn more about sleepwalking and find out how sleepwalking is treated.

How Smart Bombs Work

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Smart bombs use sensors and flight systems to find a specific target. Learn how smart bombs work and about smar-bomb technology such as the JDAM.

How Smart Power Strips Work

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Smart power strips are explained in this article. Learn about smart power strips.

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

How Snus Works

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First there was Volvo. Then came IKEA. Well get ready for the next major Swedish export: snus, a smokeless tobacco product, similar to dip or chew.

How Soil Lamps Work

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Soil lamps are discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about soil lamps.

How Solar Aircraft Work

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Solar aircraft could drastically cut down on fuel consumption. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar aircraft.

How Solar Cooking Works

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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?