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How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
How Automotive Glass Works
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Without special auto glass, we'd be in trouble every time we hit a pothole or got into a fender bender. Auto glass is specially made to keep from shattering. Find out how.
The Ultimate Camping Quiz
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Hit the road and go camping! Take advantage of nature's bounty and see the best of America, while getting some exercise at the same time. Take this quiz to learn more about camping in the great outdoors.
Is Your Car Road-trip Ready?
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If your car is over than 10 years old, you need to make sure it's in top shape before you hit the road. HowStuffWorks has what you need to know.
How the Tornado Intercept Vehicle Works
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Tornado chasers generally stay about a mile away from the tornado itself -- but not IMAX cinematographer Sean Casey. He has built a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and hopes to withstand a direct hit. Check it out.
7,000 Steps Is the New 10,000 Steps
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If you're always falling short of that arbitrary 10,000-step daily goal, we have good news. Your health can benefit just as much if you hit fewer steps, too.
13 of the Hypest Hypercars Ever
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Some of the most insane hypercars have hit the market in the last few years. Whether you have a few million bucks to drop or not, you definitely want to check out the sick wheels on this list.
Calamondin Orange Tree: A Citrus Gem
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The calamondin orange tree is an indoor or outdoor dwarf tree. Beyond its ornamental value, the tree produces bitter fruit that is nevertheless a culinary hit. Learn how to care for this citrus plant and reap the health benefits!
Can You Identify at Least 20 Top Musicals of All Time by Just One Lyric?
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Love musicals? Then, you'll want to add this quiz to your list of favorite things, along with "raindrops on roses ... and whiskers on kittens!" Give your regards to Broadway in this musical tour of some of the theater's best hits.