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Inside an Electric Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes do a great job of cleaning, but this one takes it a step further. It tells you where and how long to do the cleaning! Find out how it works.
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Inside a Clocky
When we heard about it, we knew we had to bust one open. Come on - it's an alarm clock that hides from you when you press the snooze button. Who wouldn't want to know how it works? Find out all about it.
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Inside a Hex Bug
What makes these little robotic critters go? We cracked a Hex Bug open to see. Find out all about it.
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Inside a Wii Remote
How does the Wii remote manage to do all the cool stuff it does? We took one apart to learn how it works! Check it out.
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Inside an iPod Shuffle
The "StumpYourParents" winner gets one, but he or she won't have to take the iPod Shuffle apart to find out how it works because already did. Find out all about it.
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Toaster
When we opened up this toaster, we were amazed by the stuff we found inside. OK, maybe we were a little disappointed that there weren't any tasty PopTarts® or waffles hanging around in there, but it was still pretty cool. See how it works and check out all the cool toaster guts photos.
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PS3 Controller
When we opened up this PS3 controller, we were amazed by the cool stuff we found inside. See how it works and check out all the cool camcorder autopsy photos.
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iDog
Like other speakers, an iDog changes digital signals into analog signals. Unlike other speakers, an iDog also dances in response to music. It moves its head and ears and flashes lights on its face. Find out how this puppy plays!
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TiVo
A TiVo records and stores information (TV programs) as ones and zeros, just like a computer does. It also makes simple decisions based on its programming and your commands. Check it out!
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Camcorder
When we opened up this camcorder, we were amazed by the cool stuff we found inside. See how it works and check out all the cool camcorder autopsy photos.
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Xbox 360 Controller
A game controller translates a person's physical movements into ones and zeros -- the language of computers. We cracked open an Xbox 360 controller to see exactly how it does this. Check it out!
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Olympic Torch
The Olympic torch symbolizes unity, peace and courage. Find out about this longstanding Olympic tool.
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Tennis Ball Launcher
When we busted this tennis ball launcher open, we were amazed by all the cool stuff we found inside. See how it works.
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Electronic Keyboard
A piano uses a complex system of levers, hammers and strings to make sounds at different pitches. An electronic keyboard uses an entirely different electronic system to accomplish exactly the same thing. See how it works.
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Pocket Bike
This pocket bike is a small motorcycle stripped to its most basic pieces. It's two feet high, weighs 50 pounds and can go 40 miles per hour! See how it works.
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Hair Dryer
There is a surprising amount of stuff crammed inside a typical hair dryer. But underneath all the wires, there are really just a few essential pieces. See what's going on inside these handy machines.
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Vending Machine A vending machine is really a simple robot. It has a computer “brain” that controls a bunch of moving pieces. Each of these pieces does a certain job. See what's going on inside these dispensing machines.
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Camera Phone A camera phone is basically a miniature broadcast station -- it translates sound and images to electrical radio signals and broadcasts and receives these signals from a cell phone tower. See what's going on inside these amazing all-in-one devices.
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Super Soakers Super Soakers are amazing pumping machines. Inside they have tubes, valves and pistons designed to blast your opponents with loads of water. See what's going on inside these intense water guns.
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GameBoy Advance The GameBoy Advance packs a big punch in a small space. It's like carrying a game console in your pocket! See what's going on behind the scenes.
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Go Karts Go karts are fast, exciting and easy to handle, and there are tracks all over the country catering to every age range. Many of the best Formula 1 race car drivers got their start racing karts as teenagers. See what's inside.
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Rumble Robots Rumble Robots have a bunch of cool pieces of technology, all squeezed together in a small package. Check out all the bits and pieces that make up this awesome toy.
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Tekno Tekno is a toy robot dog with a bunch of interesting technology inside. See what we found when we took out all the screws and busted it open.
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