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How the Lost Generation Works
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Who are the members of the Lost Generation? Read about the Lost Generation at HowStuffWorks.
True or False: Engine Edition
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From the V6 to the diesel engine, this quiz will look at 40 awesome facts about engines in cars, planes, trucks and more! Think you know everything there is to know about engines? Take this quiz now to find out!
Can You Decode These Emoji Sentences?
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Many people use a variety of emoji to spell out funny and witty phrases to their friends and families. Think you know enough about emoji to guess what they spell out? Test your emoji knowledge on this quiz now to see!
Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?
How Cruise Missiles Work
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A fascinating article that describes how cruise missiles work and explores some of their advanced technology!
Can you really shatter a glass with a high note?
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There are so many things in this world that are possible, and shattering glass with sonic force is one of them - but just how probable is it, really?
The History of Flight and 10 Bungled Attempts at It
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Ten bungled personal flight attempts over the centuries occurred when people thought they could fly. Learn about ten bungled personal flight attempts.
How Superchargers Work
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Superchargers pressurize air intake to above atmospheric pressure. Learn supercharger basics, explore types of superchargers and find out supercharger pros and cons.
How Gas Turbine Engines Work
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Turbine engines, or jet engines, have revolutionized the air travel industry. Learn about turbine engines and how turbine engines work.
How Smokejumpers Work
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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?