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Are the Polar Ice Caps Melting Faster Than We Thought?
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The polar ice caps have been in the news recently because of their alleged shrinking due to global warming. How much would the oceans rise if the ice caps melted completely?
How Far Can a Plane Glide if Its Engines Fail?
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It can definitely be done - we saw Capt. Sully Sullenberger successfully land an Airbus A320 without any engines, in the Hudson River no less. But just how far a plane can fly without its engines depends on a few different factors.
How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?
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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?
How to Install a Snow Fence
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You're trying to figure out how to install a snow fence before the onset of winter. Learn about how to install a snow fence in this article.
Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think
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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?
Ridiculous History: The Time We Erased One of the World's Biggest Waterfalls
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Guairá Falls between Paraguay and Brazil was one of the world's most awe-inspiring, but was erased by Itaipu Dam. Read this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Is the Mystery of Namibia's Fairy Circles Finally Solved?
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In the Namib Desert, fairy circles have stumped researchers for decades. Where did they come from? One scientist thinks he's solved the mystery.
How to Build a Pendulum
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Building a pendulum is a fun project. Read this article to learn how to build a pendulum.
How the Physics of Baseball Works
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What are the physics of baseball? Learn about the physics of baseball in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Master Cylinders and Combination Valves Work
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The master cylinder provides the pressure that engages your car brakes. Learn how the master cylinder works with the combination valve to make sure you can brake safely.