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If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?

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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?

Why Fruit Flies Were the First Animals in Space

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The little flies have way more in common with us than you think. And it made them the perfect test animal to send to space.

Mayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call

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The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'Mayday!' rather than something else?

How Many Birds Are Killed by Wind Turbines, Really?

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Wind energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, but people still ask: How many birds are killed by wind turbines?

8 Food Festivals Where You Can Fill Up on a Good Time

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Food festivals are the ultimate mashup of culture, creativity and cuisine. Whether you're a fan of smoky barbecues or small-batch wine, there's a festival for your taste buds.

How Helicopters Work

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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.

How In-flight Mobile Phone Services Work

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Have you ever wanted to use your mobile phone during a flight? Learn how in-flight mobile phone services work at HowStuffWorks.

How GPS Photo Taggers Work

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GPS photo taggers are useful travel gadgets. Learn more about GPS photo taggers at HowStuffWorks.

Ultimate Guide to Greek Wines

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Are you looking for an ultimate guide to Greek wines? Check out this article and get the ultimate guide to Greek wines.

Is biofuel a reasonable (and safe) jet fuel alternative?

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Biofuel is safer for the environment but is biofuel a reasonable and safe jet fuel alternative? Find out more with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.

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