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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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What exactly is pastrami?
Like cheese, pastrami is a good example of old-fashioned food ...
Like cheese, pastrami is a good example of old-fashioned food preservation techniques. Find out how corned beef becomes pastrami in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Where do bullets go when guns are fired into the air?
When people fire guns into the air in a celebratory ...
When people fire guns into the air in a celebratory manner, those bullets have to go somewhere. Find out how high fired bullets can go -- and why they can be dangerous -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does pressure-treated lumber work?
organisms. Find out why pressure-treated lumber holds up better -- ...
organisms. Find out why pressure-treated lumber holds up better -- and how it works -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do Mexican jumping beans work?
Although Mexican jumping beans don't actually jump, they're definitely more ...
Although Mexican jumping beans don't actually jump, they're definitely more active than your average bean. Find out how a moth makes them move in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does a hybrid car work?
Hybrid cars combine electric motors and smaller gasoline engines in ...
Hybrid cars combine electric motors and smaller gasoline engines in an attempt to increase efficiency. Find out exactly how they work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What causes that howling sound in PA systems?
A public address system's speakers emit strange noises, or feedback, ...
A public address system's speakers emit strange noises, or feedback, when sound gets re-amplified. Get a detailed explanation of how feedback occurs in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How long before sharks start going extinct?
Sharks are ancient, fierce creatures, but they're also in danger ...
Sharks are ancient, fierce creatures, but they're also in danger of extinction on many fronts. Discover all the factors that make sharks vulnerable -- and what you can do to help -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What's the birthday paradox?
In a group of 20, there's a 50/50 chance that ...
In a group of 20, there's a 50/50 chance that two people will have the same birthday; this is called the birthday paradox. Find out how it works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is carrageenan?
Carrageenan is a gum derived from seaweed that helps processed ...
Carrageenan is a gum derived from seaweed that helps processed food withstand the rigors of transportation and long waits in warehouses. Learn more about the role that carrageenan plays in food by checking out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
