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Why don't all TV networks stream their shows online?

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Streaming TV shows online seems like it makes sense for the networks. So why aren't all shows available via the Internet?

Are 24-hour news channels on their way out?

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When CNN debuted in 1980, the 24-hour news network was taking a leap into the unknown. Now we can get our news anywhere thanks to tablets, smartphones and the Internet.

Could you run a TV network from your home?

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If you want to run a little TV network from home, it can be done -- well, sort of.

Did AMC's social media strategy change TV?

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How did AMC wrangle so many viewers via Twitter and Facebook for shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad'? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.

Do all major networks have to carry presidential addresses?

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When the president speaks, we listen. But when the president asks for airtime, do the networks have to say yes?

How Contact Juggling Works

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Contact juggling is an ancient practice where the ball stays in constant contact with your body. See how contact juggling works.

How the Movie Box Office Works

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Perception is everything in Hollywood, which is why the industry keeps such tight control over box office numbers. But what do those numbers really mean, and what's the point of inflating them?

Are pedal cars safe for kids?

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Any kid with long enough and strong enough legs can work a pedal car. But are pedal cars safe for kids? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

How Guerilla Filmmaking Works

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Guerilla filmmaking is a way to get around some of the costs associated with making movies. See how guerilla filmmaking works.

How RealD 3-D Works

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RealD 3-D optimizes the 3-D viewing experience. Find out how RealD takes on traditional 3-D.