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How Bridges Work

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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).

Chances are, if you've done even the slightest bit of traveling, you've crossed your fair share of bridges. These feats of engineering can span anything from a trickling stream to a raging river. Can you cross the bridge quiz without falling?

How Floating Bridges Work

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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.

Dental Bridges

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Missing teeth? A dental bridge could be the solution. Learn about the types of dental bridges and dental bridge procedures.

Golden Gate Bridge Facts for Your Next Trivia Night

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Back in the 1930s, folks realized they needed a better way to cross the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands than by boat. Over eighty years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most prominent landmark.

How was the Bay Bridge built?

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The Bay Bridge is a wonder of structural engineering. Find out how multiple architectural styles were incorporated into the bridge that unites Oakland with San Francisco.

The 10 Longest Bridges in the World

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Bridges connect people and places, with inspired engineering and views that can't be beat. Here are the 10 longest in the world.

Here's Longest Bridge in the U.S., Plus 7 Runners-Up

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Bridges are some of the most awesome and breathtaking constructions, both from a visual standpoint and from an engineering standpoint. They provide such a stark contrast with nature suspended over huge bodies of water and almost appearing to defy gravity.

10 Reasons Why Bridges Collapse

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You may see most bridges as those things you cross on your way to somewhere else, but where would you be if one collapsed? We've figured out 10 reasons why the worst happens.

How Natural Burial Works

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Natural burial is becoming more popular as people begin to eschew unnatural internment processes. Learn about natural burial or green burial.

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