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How Speedometers Work
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Speedometers have been around since the early 1900s, when cars were more popular and people drove a lot faster. Learn how speedometers work and what's in store for speedometers in the future.
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Ford Mustang
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By the late 1980s the Mustang was ready for a redesign, and Ford nailed it. Find out about the 1987 Ford Mustang and its revered 5.0-liter engine.
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
What the Stuff?!: 5 Infectious Facts About Leprosy
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Leprosy is a serious health concern in a few populations around the world, but it's actually very treatable these days, especially if it's caught early, and it has a low transmission rate. But the true facts about leprosy are still fascinating.
The Youngest Vice President in U.S. History (and 5 Close Contenders)
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Some people climb the political ladder slowly while others rocket to the top. In American history, the youngest vice president ever took office before turning 37. That’s not just early; it’s historic.
Are we on the brink of the flying car?
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A flying-car-style rescue vehicle called X-Hawk could be on the market as early as 2012. If it's successful, it could be the proof-of-concept that opens the doors to other flying cars still in the development stage but nearing marketability.
Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species
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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.
How Deep Impact Works
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How do scientists find details about the early days of our solar system? One way is to investigate comets. Find out how the Deep Impact spacecraft fired an impactor into Comet Tempel 1 to get some answers.
9 Pagan Christmas Traditions That Inspired Today's Celebrations
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When people celebrate Christmas today, they’re often following customs that long predate Christianity. Many pagan Christmas traditions evolved from ancient winter solstice festivals, adapted by early Christians as they spread their faith through Europe.
How Kaleidoscopes Work
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Kaleidoscopes have been fascinating people since the early 19th century. Whether you think of kaleidoscopes as toys or as works of art, no matter how often you look inside, you'll never see the same thing twice.