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What is sodium nitrate?
You'll find sodium nitrate in lots of pink meats like ...
You'll find sodium nitrate in lots of pink meats like hot dogs and salami, but why? And is it bad for you? Find out what's up with sodium nitrate in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What would happen if you fired a gun on a moving train?
If you fired a gun from a train moving at ...
If you fired a gun from a train moving at the speed of a bullet, what would happen? It depends on your frame of reference. Learn more about reference frames and physics in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How do they make fortune cookies?
You've probably had countless fortune cookies after Chinese meals, but ...
You've probably had countless fortune cookies after Chinese meals, but have you ever wondered how they're made? Discover the "food technology" behind those prescient little cookies in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What are dissolvable stitches?
Stitches have been used for centuries, but dissolvable ones are ...
Stitches have been used for centuries, but dissolvable ones are the most common these days. Why would you want stitches to dissolve, and how do they work? In this episode, Marshall discusses the benefits and features of absorbable sutures.
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Why should you wash new clothes before wearing them?
Some clothes have tags that say "wash before wearing" or ...
Some clothes have tags that say "wash before wearing" or "wash separately." Find out why it's sometimes a good idea to wash new clothes before you wear them in this episode.
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How do dry chemical fire extinguishers work?
Three elements create a fire. Discover what they are and ...
Three elements create a fire. Discover what they are and how dry chemical fire extinguishers combat them 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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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 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 a vactrain?
Vactrains may be the next big thing in the evolution ...
Vactrains may be the next big thing in the evolution of high-speed transportation. In this episode, Marshall explains how vactrain systems will work, how close they are to becoming reality and the potential they have to impact global transportation.
