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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 Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
How Red Barons Antiques Works
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Are you a collector of furniture, art or antiques? This auction house is packed with the coolest stuff from every period in history and every country.
5 Strangest Vehicles Ever Made
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The 5 strangest vehicles ever made run the gamut from amphibious vehicles to vehicles modeled after desserts. Read about the 5 stranges vehicles ever.
How Well Do You Remember "Casablanca"?
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Casablanca is largely considered one of the most iconic films Hollywood has ever produced, and fans of the classic film know why. It's hard not to finish the best quotes. And rough and tumble Rick Blaine is the ultimate hero. Find out how much you remember from this great film today!
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
Will buildings ever be truly earthquake-proof?
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Most loss of life in earthquakes comes from people being trapped inside crumbling buildings. And engineers have come up with many techniques to lessen the structural damage. But is there a way to make a building completely earthquake-proof?
What Kind of Snake Is Your Spirit Animal?
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They slither, they hiss, and they always look like they know something you don't. Some folks think they're shady, but not everyone. Want to know what kind of snake is your spirit animal? Slither on into this quiz and find out!
Which Animal Is Your Soul Guardian?
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In the same way your house can have a dog to protect it from danger, your soul can use a guardian as well. The most worthy guardians connect with you on a spiritual level and speak to the core of who you are... Want to know which animal is your soul guardian? Take the quiz and find out.
How Are Words Removed From a Dictionary?
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In recent years, the word "demisexual" was added to dictionaries, while "aerodrome" was dropped. But just who is making these lexicographical decisions?