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How Well Do You Know Your Dashboard Symbols?
If you've recently been behind the wheel, you know that vehicles have more dashboard lights than ever! Do you know them all?
Can You Identify These Cool Cars From the '90s?
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The names Honda Civic, Mazda 626 and Mazda MPV should send shivers down the spines of true cool '90s car lovers! We've got photos that'll appease your car senses. Prove your respect for the rounder designs that zoomed through the 1990s with this car quiz!
How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?
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Daytime running lights use gas to stay lit when the car is on. Learn how daytime running lights use gas and the amount it takes to power these lights.
How Adaptive Headlights Work
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Adaptive headlights can give you a better view of the road, especially while driving at night. Learn about the ways adaptive headlights light up the road.
What If You Traveled Faster Than the Speed of Light?
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The speed of light is like that annoying friend who beats you at every game. What would happen if humans one day surpassed the cosmic speed limit?
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.
Mountain Ash Tree
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Mountain ash tree is a shrubby tree that is a member of the rose family. Learn how to use this small to medium size tree to brighten your yard or garden.
How Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.
Cargo Ships: Can You Name the Equipment From an Image?
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Cargo ship equipment. How is your knowledge when it comes to these behemoths transporting goods around the world? Let's see!
What's with China and lead poisoning?
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Lead poisoning in China is a major problem across the country because of pollution. Learn about the 2007 toy recall due to lead poisoning in China.