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Nov 2012
23m 22s

How Gas Pumps Work

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Using a gas pump is pretty simple: You just push a few buttons and fuel up. But how do they actually work? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the technology behind the ubiquitous gas pump in this episode. 
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