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Mother Nature Says Stop Releasing Balloons
Helium balloons are dangerous to the environment and wildlife - so why isn't releasing them illegal?
Does tinfoil on your hubcaps bypass police radar?
Metal is super reflective, but it might not reflect a stop by the police. Learn if tinfoil on your hubcaps helps bypass police radar at HowStuffWorks.
Which Elite Military Unit Do You Belong In?
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It's a given that you're someone who is in excellent physical condition and is incredibly brave. With that established, let's see which group would utilize your particular talents the best.
How Airline Crews Work
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In an office that cruises a mile or more above the ground, being an airline crew member can be tiring, but rarely boring. Find out how pilots and flight attendants get you from gate to gate.
How Weather Gadgets Work
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Weather gadgets are growing in popularity. Learn more about weather gadgets at HowStuffWorks.
1946 Beechcraft Plainsman Concept Car
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The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.
The 10 Worst Movie Product Placements Ever
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At this point in time, there's probably not much use in complaining about product placement in movies. The battle has been lost and product placements are now ubiquitous in films. Marketers invest heavily to get their products featured in popular movies or to have movie characters hold up their product for a few seconds. Filmmakers [...] The post The 10 Worst Movie Product Placements Ever appeared first on Goliath.
Who Is Your Historical Doppelgänger?
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Sometimes history repeats itself, and sometimes it merely rhymes. Which famous historical figure's life are you destined to repeat, whether good or bad?
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.