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10 Cool Inventions From the 1980s
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Though the 1980s might remind you of the days of MTV and leg warmers, there was a lot going on in technology. In fact, quite a few of the technologies we rely on today were making their debut.
What Is Rust?
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Rust is the common name for iron oxide, which is created when iron bonds with oxygen. In fact, pure iron is only rarely found in nature because it interacts with oxygen so easily.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
10 Famous Curses
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Everybody has bad days, but fortune seems to have it in for some people. You decide: Are these 10 infamous cases of bad luck coincidences or curses?
Can You Name All of These Transformers From an Image?
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Mechanical aliens that can turn into cool cars and other kinds of gadgets? Transformers toys have been around since 1984, and the action-packed movies have been smashing box office records since the very first one was released. Do you know the Autobots and Decepticons enough to name them all?
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
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The 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am added an extra gear, more heft and a host of other enhancements. Read about them here.
There's One Terrific Reason to Race Camels Using Robot Jockeys
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There's more to replacing human riders than just using cool tech, as the advancement helps solve a serious human rights issue.
1991 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
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If the third incarnation of the Pontiac Firebird had high points, it also had an inevitable end -- the stylish 1991 Firebird Convertible. Read on.
Famous Locomotives
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Famous locomotives, such as the John Bull locomotive, have helped shape the history of American railroads. Learn more about some famous locomotives.