The Electoral College is an integral, if not unusual, part of American democracy. Few other nations have one, and even when they do the system isn’t quite the same. How does the electoral college work and why do we even have one? Our latest video explains.

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This week we’re taking a tour of the International Space Station, making bread with geothermal energy, and running down some of the best hot dogs in America. We’re also filling out your bucket list, and playing with some thought experiments.

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If you want to brew the best coffee possible with your auto-drip maker, you need to give it a deep clean at least once a month. Here’s how to do it with some household essentials.

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You can play chess against a machine on just about any computer, but that’s not nearly as fun as playing with real pieces. If you want to build a robot to play against for yourself, Maxim shows off a Raspberry Pi powered board.

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Homemade gnocchi is the epitome of comfort food, but it also takes a hell of a long time to make. To speed up the process, skip rolling out and cutting the dough and use a piping bag.

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