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How It's Made: Snowboard

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Discover the many precision steps needed to create this product for winter sports enthusiasts. Learn more about winter sport technology in this video.

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How Karate Works (1:13)

Karate is not only about strength and speed - the technique involves as much thought and focus as physical power. Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to see how karate experts can break cinder blocks with their feet.

How Soccer Works (1:26)

Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports, often playing to sell-out crowds. Learn more about the rigors of soccer in this HowStuffWorks video.

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United Spinal Association and quad rugby Paralympian, Mark Zupan, the star of the Academy Award nominated documentary "Murderball" and a United Spinal member, have teamed up to produce a fast-paced and exciting new public service announcement... More »

Getting Geared Up at the UC Davis Bike Barn (1:48)

Watch this video about bicycle repair on HowStuffWorks. The UC Davis Bike Barn is a student-run bicycle repair shop and repairs about 10,000 bikes a year; it's one of the busiest in the nation. See how bicycle repair works in this video from UC... More »

Indoor Pool Dangers (1:46)

Watch this Medialink video showing the danger signs of a polluted indoor pool. The common chlorine smell is a result of chloramines, a build up of irritants in the water and air. Ultraviolet light can reduce chloramines and make your pool safer.

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On Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Biker Challenge," host Warren Pole learns how to dribble a motoball as he prepares for competition. Motoball is, essentially, soccer played on dirt bikes.

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On Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Biker Challenge," host Warren Pole explains how to play the increasingly popular sport of motoball. Invented in France shortly after World War I, motoball is a hybrid of biking and soccer.

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On Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Biker Challenge," host Warren Pole learns the art of "ballet on a bike" as he attempts to bike through water rapids in the Czech Republic.

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