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Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
How Iron and Steel Work
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The refining of iron ore is one of the most historically significant achievements of all time. Find out how iron gets turned into steel and what it's used for.
20 Best-Selling Children's Books of All Time
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Some have books captivated the hearts of children all over the world. See our list of the 20 best-selling children's books of all time.
How the Space Launch System Will Work
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Have you met the driving force behind the U.S. space program for the foreseeable future? Take a second to get acquainted with the proposed blasting behemoth.
7 Scary Extinct Animals That Were Absolute Terrors
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If you thought sea monsters were just the stuff of myth, you thought wrong. With giant, razor-sharp teeth, ancient cetaceans - the ancestors to modern whales, dolphins and porpoises - make even nightmares seem dull.
Can You Name All Of These Kids Toys From the '60s?
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You don't have to have been raised in the 60s to have played with Barbies, yo-yos and other popular toys from that groovy decade. So take a trip back to your parent's childhood, and see how many of these iconic 60s toys you can name from an image!
10 Fuel-saving Device Hoaxes
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For more information about fuel-saving device hoaxes and related topics, check out these articles.
How Sleeve-valve Engines Work
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What is a sleeve-valve engine? Read more about sleeve-valve engine technology at HowStuffWorks.
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.
How Vision Works
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A fascinating article that describes how your eyes and vision works!