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Tyson, Jeff. "How Animatronics Works." 18 July 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/animatronic.htm> 17 May 2008.
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1.
Introduction to How Animatronics Works
2.
Jurassic Machines
3.
Dinosaur Evolution
4.
In the Beginning
5.
Big as Life
6.
Creature Creation
7.
Putting it Together
8.
Making it Move
9.
Monster Mash
10.
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Animatronics Works
2.
Jurassic Machines
3.
Dinosaur Evolution
4.
In the Beginning
5.
Big as Life
6.
Creature Creation
7.
Putting it Together
8.
Making it Move
9.
Monster Mash
10.
Lots More Information
11.
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