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How the Power Grid Works

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Watch this video about the power grid on HowStuffWorks. The U.S. has nearly 500,000 miles of transmission lines, but most were built about half a century ago. Learn how the power grid works in this video from Medialink.

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How Green Building Works (1:33)

Builders are learning a variety of environmentally friendly building techniques. Learn more about green building in this HowStuffWorks video.

Toilet House in South Korea (1:13)

Watch this video about a South Korean home that's being built to look like a giant toilet. The house is being built by the Korean Toilet Association and guests can stay here for $50,000 a night. Even the inside looks like a toilet bowl. The house... More »

Aware Home - How it Works (3:09)

Watch this video about the infrastructure and amenities of the aware home on HowStuffWorks. Futuristic technology allows someone to check in on someone else's status across the country in real-time. See how the aware home works in this research... More »

French Scientists Explain How Great Pyramids Were Built (1:28)

Watch this video about the Great Pyramids on HowStuffWorks. The Great Pyramids in Egypt have fascinated visitors since they were constructed 4,500 years ago. A French architect now claims the structure was build from the inside, rather than from the... More »

Mexico City Builds Beach Downtown (0:40)

Watch this video about man-made beaches on HowStuffWorks. To help curb the summer heat, Mexico City officials constructed a man-made beach, complete with sand and a water park. See how beaches and water parks work in this news video from Reuters.

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Energy Policy: Green Building (1:35)

Senator Hillary Clinton describes a plug-in hybrid capable of getting 1500 miles per galloon, and proposes creating a green building fund. Learn more about green building in this video.

Invention Nation: Cheap Homes (2:08)

Take a look at these super-efficient homes, which cost nothing to heat or cool. Learn more about green building in this video.

City Sewer (0:48)

From the Archives of Discovery: Watch as sewer workers descend into the city sewer. Learn more about sewers in this video.

Wind Tunnel in Reverse (1:36)

From the archives of Discovery: Wind tunnels are used to study a wide range of situations, including the composition of gasses and the durability of certain products.

Industrial Machinery (1:36)

From the archives of Discovery: Hydroelectric power uses the energy of water to create electricity. Learn more about hydroelectric power in this video .

Hydroelectric Power (1:42)

From the archives of Discovery: Hydroelectric power uses the energy of water to create electricity. Learn more about hydroelectric power in this video.

Wind Tunnel Vortex (1:45)

From the archives of Discovery: Researchers use wind tunnels to study a wide range of subjects, including the composition of gasses and the durability of certain products.

How the World's Tallest Building Works (2:00)

Once completed, the Burj Dubai will become the world's tallest building. Learn more about the world's tallest building in this HowStuffWorks video

How Green Building Works (1:33)

Builders are learning a variety of environmentally friendly building techniques. Learn more about green building in this HowStuffWorks video.