Thursday, February 23, 2006
How Stuff Works
We use technology all the time — telephones, computers, the Internet, television, cars and so on — but do you ever wonder how these things work? What happens after you press the "on" button or turn the key? In plain English, Marshall Brain (yes, that’s his name, and no, it’s not a pseudonym) demystifies everyday things from tattoos to airplanes to cell phones in How stuff Works, a fun reference book featured on today’s Oprah.
If you’re not sure whether to invest in the book, start with the HowStuffWorks.com web site, which features explanations of Google Earth, how it works, as well as experiential things you may not have even realized had explanations, like laughter and dreams.
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