Archive for December, 2007

This article in the Washington Post has been picked up everywhere: Download Uproar: Record Industry Goes After Personal Use From the article: In legal documents in its federal case against Jeffrey Howell, a Scottsdale, Ariz., man who kept a collection of about 2,000 music recordings on his personal computer, the industry [RIAA] maintains that it [...]

Here are 40 photographs that changed the world, along with a description that explains why each one was able to do that: Photographs that changed the world There are some amazing photos in the portfolio, and many of them truly did “change the world.” It makes you wonder if there will ever be “100 YouTube [...]

The Ekranoplan, a Russian airplane that in its largest form was known as the Caspian Sea Monster. The video is in the wrong language, but the pictures tell the story: The plane is actually visible in Google Earth here: View Larger Map The Ekranoplan represents a “wing in ground effect” design. By flying close to [...]

Oil weight is a measure of viscosity, and weight can change depending on temperature. Learn more about motor oil weight in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Remote entry fobs are tiny radio transmitters that use a rolling code to open vehicles. Learn more about remote entry in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Red-light cameras use triggers, cameras, and a computer to monitor traffic violations. Learn more about red-light cameras in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Rebreathers use the same air over and over, adding oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Learn more a bout rebreathers in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Keep yourself safe traveling abroad by making two copies of your ID and passport before leaving. Learn more about safe passport travel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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In a quartz watch the time base is a tiny piece of quartz that reacts to voltage. Learn more about quartz watches in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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When a kernel is softened with steam and pressurized, and when that pressure is suddenly released, popcorn puffs. Learn more about popcorn in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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