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How Stock Car Aerodynamics Work

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Stock car aerodynamics are affected by a number of things, including downforce and life. Learn more about stock car aerodynamics at HowStuffWorks.

How the GM Sunraycer Worked

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GM's Sunraycer was a solar car ahead of its time. Read the history of the sunraycer and why it almost took General Motors down with it.

How soon will we be able to create a moon base?

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A moon base could allow us to further explore the solar system. Learn about a moon base and find out how soon we will be able to construct a moon base.

What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11

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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.

Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix

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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?

10 Major Players in the Private Sector Space Race

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Sure, the shuttles may be sitting around in museums now, but our journey to space is far from over. Get ready to meet some serious contenders in the new space race.

The Incredible True Story of the Real 'Black Klansman'

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HowStuffWorks tells the story of Ron Stallworth, the black police officer who infiltrated the KKK, and the subject of the movie 'BlacKkKlansman.'

Answer Some Questions and We'll Guess Your Core Intelligence Type

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Does your brain solve equations like a computer, or can it compose sonnets sweeter than Shakespeare? Do you have a golden tongue or have an ear for music? Take the following quiz to unveil your core intelligence type!

What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?

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He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.

Top 5 Gadgets on the High-tech Soldier

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Soldiers rely on all kinds of high-tech gadgets to help them get their jobs done. Some of them are specially designed for military use, while others are gizmos you might have in your pocket right now.

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