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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!
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
The Longest Flight in the World Takes Almost 19 Hours
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If you've traveled between the Americas to Europe or Asia, you're probably familiar with some of the longest nonstop flights available. These commercial flight routes across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans can easily take over 10 hours to complete, but what is the longest flight in the world?
'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.
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?
How Virgin Galactic Works
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Virgin Galactic is the first commercial space tourism company, offering flights to space. Read about Virgin Galactic.
How Hummers Work
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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on both military applications and civilian lifestyles. Read about the specs and culture of the Hummer.
How Drone Pilots Work
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If you're a drone pilot, you're on the verge of having a whole new world of career options available. Learn about drone pilots at HowStuffWorks.
Timeline of the September 11 Attacks
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The September 11th attacks timeline seemed to progress quickly, but the event was years in planning. Check out this timeline of September 11th.
What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?
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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.