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How Self-inflating Tires Work
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Self-inflating tires can change their PSI to adjust to road conditions. Learn about self-inflating tire systems and how they're being adapted for consumers.
The History of First Aid in the Army
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The history of first aid in the Army is full of amazing moments. Visit Discovery Fit & Health to learn all about the history of first aid in the Army.
How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
How Cell-phone Implants Work
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But even though they're a lot smaller than they used to be, modern cell phones are still far to big to fit inside your body. Learn how developers have modified existing cell phone designs to create a complete, working cell-phone implant.
How Automatic Transmissions Work
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An automatic transmission takes the pain of gear shifting out of your hands. Find out how an automatic transmission works and how it differs from a manual.
Modern Decline of Railroads
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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Saint-Remy
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In May of 1889, Vincent van Gogh entered the asylum in Saint-Remy. Learn about the paintings Vincent van Gogh made during his time in the hospital.
10 Ways to Stop a Killer Asteroid
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Killer asteroids are all fun and games -- until they're headed for earth. Luckily, scientists have come up with 10 ways to stop a killer asteroid.
10 Strange Structural Engineering Marvels
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Some architects and engineers go big. Others get fancy. And yet others aim squarely for the completely bizarre. These imagination-bending, gravity-defying products may induce more than a few OMGs.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.