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Love Meter Quiz
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Where do you fall on the lover meter? Are you looking for "the one" or are you totally in love with yourself? After you answer enough of these quiz questions, you'll know where you stand in the love department. Are you off the charts?
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
Why do some dump trucks have extra moveable axles?
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I see many dump trucks with wheels on two rear axles on the ground and a third axle with elevated wheels that can be lowered. These seem to be used when the truck is full -- but why include what must be expensive hardware to raise and lower the wheels? Why not just keep them down at all times?
On Patrol With the Beagle Brigade
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HowStuffWorks heads to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to catch the Beagle Brigade sniffing out illegal agricultural contraband.
10 Tips For Avoiding Driver Fatigue
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, about half of all motor vehicle accidents are the result of driver fatigue. Some statistical agencies estimate that a quarter (25%) of all motor vehicle fatalities are due to people falling asleep at the wheel of their car. People who are planning a long road trip this spring [...] The post 10 Tips For Avoiding Driver Fatigue appeared first on Goliath.
How the Cabinet Works
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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.
How Record Labels Work
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Your band's hitting it big in the clubs, you've got a demo and you're ready to shop for a record label. Find out what record labels can do for you, and learn about the differences between the big guys and the indies.
How Carrier Battle Groups Work
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How does one of the most valuable pieces of military equipment travel around the world? When they move, an entire fleet of protective air and water craft moves with them. Learn all about carrier battle groups.
How do colleges get accredited?
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When you apply to colleges, they should be accredited or there could be issues. Learn how colleges get accredited at HowStuffWorks.
How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter
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Would you like to become a volunteer firefighter? Visit HowStuffWorks and learn all about how to become a volunteer firefighter.