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Will buildings ever be truly earthquake-proof?
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Most loss of life in earthquakes comes from people being trapped inside crumbling buildings. And engineers have come up with many techniques to lessen the structural damage. But is there a way to make a building completely earthquake-proof?
Is Ethanol Bad for Your Car?
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Specially engineered Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) can tolerate an E85 mixture of gasoline and ethanol. But will ordinary cars and trucks be able to stand up to the new blend?
Can Macs Get Viruses?
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Mac users have long lorded their computers' virus immunity over PC users. So let's set the record straight: Can Macs get viruses, or are they truly impenetrable?
Jerry Lawson Forever Changed the Video Game Industry
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If you're a gamer, you've got Jerry Lawson to thank for inventing the first commercial home video game console with interchangeable game cartridges.
The Plumbing Tools Identification Quiz
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Life without properly functioning indoor plumbing would certainly be the pits! It's a good thing we have plumbers and their specialized tools to call on. Do you think you can identify each of these plumbing tools from just one image or will you get washed away by this quiz? Get started and find out!
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '70s?
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Every decade has their version of ugly ducking cars - but there are some that never turn into beautiful swans. Prove to us that you really know your auto stuff in this ugly cars from the '70s quiz!
How Stock Car Aerodynamics Work
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Stock car aerodynamics are affected by a number of things, including downforce and life. Learn more about stock car aerodynamics at HowStuffWorks.
How Robot Armies Will Work
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Robot armies could soon account for up to one third of all vehicles currently in service. Learn about robot armies and robot army development.
How the Lotus Elise Works
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It's not the fastest or the most powerful sports car on the road. So what's the fuss? It's about what Lotus does best: The Elise handles like it's an extension of the driver. Learn all about the Elise.
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.