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Old Railroads

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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.

How DeSoto Cars Work

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DeSoto was an offshoot of Chrysler Corporation, aiming for the market just above Plymouth in size, power and price. Learn about DeSoto's origins.

How Global Warming Works

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Global warming is becoming an increasingly important issue. Find out what causes global warming and learn how we can decrease the effects of global warming.

13 Biggest IPO Flops in History

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Investors line up to purchase a company's newly offered stock, sending the price into the stratosphere. But often, a highly anticipated initial public offering can tank too.

13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases

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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.

How Colonialism Works

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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.

1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak

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The 1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak was a trend-setting car of Depression-era America. See the 1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak, a collectible car, here.

1955-1957 Chevrolet Light-Duty Trucks

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The 1955-1957 Chevrolet light-duty trucks featured an all-new elegant body style and mechanical improvements like a small-block V-8. Learn more.

How Espresso Machines Work

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Espresso, cappuccino, latte, double latte, double mocha latte... Espresso drinks have become coffee-shop staples all over the world. Watch us take apart an espresso machine!

How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs

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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.

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