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How Volcanoes Work

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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.

How Voyager Works

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The Voyager program launched two unmanned probes into space. The Voyager spacecrafts captured amazing images and made incredible scientific discoveries.

How WWII Fighter Planes Worked

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The film "Pearl Harbor" is now playing. Look at the aircraft involved in that battle, technological marvels for their time.

Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?

How Warp Speed Works

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Warp speed would enable you to travel faster than the speed of light. Learn about warp speed and whether it's a scientific possibility or just a sci-fi dream.

How Water Works

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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.

How Water-powered Clocks Work

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Water-powered clocks are explained in this article. Learn about water-powered clocks.

How Waterless Toilets Work

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Waterless toilets are a great way to save water. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about waterless toilets.

How Watersheds Work

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You're probably standing in one right now, but do you know what a watershed is and how watersheds work? Learn how watersheds work here.

How Waterslides Work

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It's a leap of faith onto a curvy, steep, wet chute... Discover how the principles of physics are at work on with water slides.