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How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
Will we ever unite quantum mechanics with general relativity?
Einstein showed us a mind-blowing way the universe works, while Max Planck and his gang showed us how particles on the atomic and subatomic levels work. But one doesn't explain the other. So there must be a larger theory encompassing them ... or not?
Starfish Use Intricate Water Whorls as a Survival Mechanism
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Tiny starfish larvae get food and swim by creating swirls of water. See the starfish in action at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can You Answer All of These Questions an Auto Mechanic Should Know?
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Every car fan seems to think they are an all-around automotive expert, but there are a lot of things that car junkies may not know about auto mechanics. Prove you know cars by answering these questions an auto mechanic should know.
If You Get 100% on This Car Symptoms Quiz, You Probably Know More Than Your Mechanic
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Consider yourself a gearhead? Are you the friend or relative everyone goes to with their car problems? Then why not take our car symptoms quiz for a test drive? We promise that we won't leave you stranded!
How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
What is string theory?
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String theory tries to bring relativity and quantum physics into one general theory of everything. Learn about string theory in this article.
Car Engine Trivia Quiz
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Vroom, vroom! Without thousands of parts working in unison, a car's engine is worthless. But just how much do you know about these mechanical marvels? It's time to show up your local mechanic with this car engine trivia quiz!
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?
The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age
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The water frame was a revolutionary textile machine that mechanized spinning, transforming the cotton industry and driving industrialization.