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How Internet Cookies Work Aug 03, 2011

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Internet cookies are information stored as text strings on a machine by a web server. Most commonly, cookies are used to store user IDs.

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How does making bread work? Aug 01, 2011

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Bread is a technology for turning hard kernels into a soft foodstuff. Learn more about bread and yeast in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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How does the ball return work on a pool table? Jul 29, 2011

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If you've ever played a coin-operated pool table, then you've probably noticed that the table can sense the difference between the cue ball and the other balls in play. But how does this work? Tune in and find out in this podcast.

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How do a zebra's stripes act as camoflauge? Jul 27, 2011

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A zebra's stripes offer protection from predators in the form of camouflage -- and a way to identify individual members within the larger group. Learn more about zebra stripes in this episode.

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How the Lightsaber Effect Works Jul 18, 2011

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Unfortunately lightsabers aren't real. The technique used to produce the lightsaber effect is simple, but tedious. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the special effects behind lightsabers.

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What type of gas do race cars use? Jul 13, 2011

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Different types of racing vehicles require different types of fuel. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the advantages and drawbacks of each fuel type.

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How Calorie Meters Work Jun 24, 2011

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It's easy to jump on an exercise machine and watch the calorie meter -- but how accurate are these meters? Learn more about calorie meters in this HowStuffWorks podcast

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What are hot dogs made from? Jun 22, 2011

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Hot dogs were first created in Frankfurt, Germany. But what exactly are they made from? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the mysterious ingredients of hot dogs.

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How much fuel does an airplane use for a trip? Jun 10, 2011

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A Boeing 747 uses approximately one galloon of fuel per second -- over the course of a ten hour flight, it might burn 36,00 galloons of fuel. How does this compare to a car? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about airplane mileage.

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How Contrails Work Jun 01, 2011

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The clouds that some jets form on certain days are called condensation trails -- or contrails. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about condensation, weather and jets.

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