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Canada Bans Eco-Unfriendly Light Bulbs
- Watch this video about light bulbs on HowStuffWorks. Canada will ban the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2012 as part of its plan to cut down on emissions of greenhouse gases. Experts estimate that households could save nearly $50 a year with compact fluorescent bulbs which use about 75 percent less electricity. See how light bulbs work in this news video from Reuters.
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Discoveries: Tearing Apart the Titans
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Decommissioning an oceangoing vessel is a big job. Learn more about decommissioning in this video.
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Assembly Line: Hay Baler
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Feel free to grab a bale of hay and test one of New Holland's hay balers. Learn more about manufacturing in this video.
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Underwater Car
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Since the famous James Bond car took The Spy Who Loved Me underwater, many have wondered if it is possible. Discovery Channel "Mythbusters" even devoted a segment to the possibility. Meet the sQuba underwater car.
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How Waterjets Work
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How do waterjets work?
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How Helicopters Work
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Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Flying Cars Work
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In the near future, flying cars may be on your city's streets. Learn more about flying cars and the M-400 in this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Roller Coasters Work
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Roller coasters don't have engines, accelerators or brakes, So what makes roller coaster cars speed up, slow down and loop upside down? Get the inside track on the quintessential thrill ride.
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How Did This Airplane Avoid Crashing?
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Watch this Reuters video showing a Lufthansa flight to Hamburg that nearly ended in disaster. Flying through storms and battling strong gusts of wind this expert team of pilots avoided disaster as they tried to land at the Hamburg airport.
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