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What's New at How Stuff Works, May 19, 1999

Hello!

Five great new "How Stuff Works" articles have come on line since the last newsletter:

How Microprocessors Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm
Just about every computer today contains a microprocessor. There are many different microprocessor brands - Pentium chips, PowerPC chips, Sparc chips and so on - but they all do approximately the same thing. If you have ever been curious about the chip that lies at the heart of your desktop or laptop computer, this article will be fascinating!
How Fats Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/fat.htm
We have all heard about saturated and unsaturated fats, trans fatty acids and hydrogenated vegetable oils. But wouldn't it be nice to know what all those words actually mean??? This article also explains what makes different fats good or bad!
How ATMs Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/atm.htm
You walk up to a machine and it gives you cash - what a great invention! If you have ever wondered about the technology behind the magic, you will love this article!
How Tornadoes Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/tornado.htm
It's tornado season - learn what causes tornadoes and how meteorologists rate them!
How Water Heaters Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/water-heater.htm
Somewhere in your house or apartment there is a water heater. If you have ever wondered about the device that makes hot showers possible, this is the article for you! The links section is particularly interesting if you are thinking about fixing or replacing your water heater.

Here is a list of the questions added to the question archive at http://www.howstuffworks.com/question-archive.htm this month:

Could you create a pollution-free car that runs off of compressed air?
How does a miller-cycle engine work?
How does a pinhole camera work?
How does an air bag in a car work?
What are vitamins and why do I have to take them every day?
What are marshmallows and how do they make them?
How does a catapult work?
What does it mean when someone has 20/20 vision?
How can I tell if the light in my refrigerator turns off or not when the door is closed?
What is a decibel, and what is the loudest sound I can listen to before it hurts my ears?
How does a lie detector (a polygraph) work?
What is the difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger?

Have fun!

Sincerely,
Marshall Brain

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