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10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
How Monster Jam Works
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Monster Jam is loud, intense and full of huge trucks. HowStuffWorks looks at the multimillion-dollar event org that attracts people across the globe.
What Is Dynamite and How Does It Work?
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Alfred Nobel revolutionized several industries with his invention of dynamite. Learn more about how dynamite works and its controversial history.
Are we on the brink of the flying car?
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A flying-car-style rescue vehicle called X-Hawk could be on the market as early as 2012. If it's successful, it could be the proof-of-concept that opens the doors to other flying cars still in the development stage but nearing marketability.
Dream Truck: Profile of a Custom Car
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The Dream Truck was a custom car builder's dream initiated in 1953 by Spencer Murray. See photos and learn more about the custom 1950 Chevy pickup.
Will Electric Cars Require More Maintenance?
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In the beginning, your main problem in keeping your electric car well-maintained is going to be finding a mechanic who knows how to do it. Learn more about more maintenance with electric cars.
Diesel Isn't Always a Worse Polluter Than Gasoline
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Whether diesel- or gasoline-powered cars spit out more toxins depends on the pollutant measured, a new study says. HowStuffWorks reports.
Are today's manual transmission cars more efficient than automatics?
Manual transmissions have historically boasted better fuel economy. Find out if manual transmission cars are still more efficient than today's automatics.
Did Henry Ford invent the car?
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There's perhaps no single person more associated with the automobile than Henry Ford. But did Henry Ford actually invent the car? Find out.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
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Learn if loud pipes really save lives at HowStuffWorks.