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Disappearing Tattoos for the Commitment Phobes
A company called Ephemeral is trying to make tattoos for the commitment-shy a reality; they only last a year. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
What Does Airplane Mode Do? And Can It Save Battery Life?
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Why do flight attendants instruct us to turn our mobile devices on airplane mode before takeoff? And what does airplane mode even do?
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
How Belly Tank Racers Work
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The belly tank racer is one of hot rodding's most iconic contraptions. Learn how belly tank racers work.
Tool Guide
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The tool guide gives important information about choosing and using the right tool for the job. Find the tool guide at TLC Home.
Sander
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An electric sander removes material from a surface with much greater speed than sanding by hand. Learn more about sanders.
How Air Taxis Will Work
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Air taxis could make a trip to the beach or a visit with friends and relatives go from taking six hours on the highway to a quick, no-hassles plane ride. Find out how the air-taxi system will operate.
Can drones replace fighter jets?
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Military types are looking to drones to fly the deadly skies.
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
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The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is one of the best-liked airplanes of World War II, tough and virtually trouble-free, though its performance was never quite up to that of its opponents. Read about this most important American fighter plane of 1942-1943.