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Do It Yourself Vehicle Care: Spark Plugs vs. Fuel Economy, Part 1
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DIY Vehicle Care: Spark plug vs. Fuel economy, Part I. In this aritcle learn the differences between spark plugs and fuel economy.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
How Diesel-fueled Hybrids Work
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New diesel engines are clean, powerful and reliable, so wouldn't it be great if an automaker built a diesel hybrid? Learn about diesel hybrid vehicles here.
10 Innovations in Hydropower
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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
The 25 Worst Cars Of All Time
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Not every car that is designed, manufactured and marketed to the public is a winner. In fact, automotive companies are as likely to roll a dud off the assembly line as a success. Whether it is an ugly design, poor engineering or a plain old lemon that turns off consumers, the history of the automobile [...] The post The 25 Worst Cars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
1991-1992 GMC Syclone
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The 1991-1992 GMC Syclone was the first factory hot-rod compact pickup. See pictures and learn about the high-performance 1991-1992 GMC Syclone.
1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest
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In 1960, Pontiac introduced the Tempest, the newest in compact cars and it took everyone for a ride.
Who invented the elevator?
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Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.
How Flamethrowers Work
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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?