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The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
How Automobiles Work
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We have dozens of different articles at HowStuffWorks that explain all the intricacies of our automobiles. Check out some of the highlights.
How Cars Work
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A car contains dozens of different technologies. Everything from the engine to the tires is its own special universe of design and engineering.
Can You Name These Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Movies?
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Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is proof that wrestling icons can be showmen on film just as much as they are in the ring. Dwayne is a blockbuster actor in Hollywood, with a massive following. But, like many actors, he started in smaller roles. Take this quiz to see how many of these Dwayne Johnson films you can name from just a screenshot.
How Super Truck Racing Works
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Super truck racing is a popular sport in Europe, though it hasn't caught on as well in the U.S. Read all about super truck racing in this article.
How the Hum Works
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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?
How Hydraulic Cranes Work
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Hydraulic cranes perform seemingly impossible tasks, lifting 70-ton objects with absolute ease. See the simple design behind the Herculean results.
Can You Identify These Monster Jam Trucks?
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Does Grave Digger make your blood run cold? Does Storm Damage make your windows shake? Does the Monster Mutt make you want to play fetch? If you're a true fan of Monster Jam, shift into gear and see how many trucks you can ID!
How Auto-Versed Are You?
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Do you know enough about automobiles to earn your Auto-Versity degree? This is the quiz that will demonstrate whether or not you have an understanding about cars, trucks, companies and pop culture that spans the entire subject!
Top 8 Synthetic Fuels
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Different types of synthetic fuels offer some advantages over fossil fuels. Find out about the top synthetic fuels and how they're processed.