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How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?
How Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.
Venus: Earth's Blazing-hot and Bizarre Twin
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The atmosphere is crushing on Venus, and it's so hot lead would melt. But the planet still has a lot in common with Earth. We'll explain.
What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?
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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?
What Causes Tides? High and Low Tides Explained
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The oceans' levels change daily across the globe. We know them as tidal changes. But what causes this constant shift in sea level and why is it more dramatic is some places than others?
How Steadicams Work
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Some of the greatest movie scenes of all time were filmed using Steadicams. They allow moviemakers to produce moving, hand-held shots that have no shakes at all. Learn all about this ingenious camera system.
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Answer These Basic Questions About the Solar System?
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This quiz is out of this world. Are you ready to find out how much you really know about the Solar System? Will you be a shining star or crash down to earth?
How the Moon Works
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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite and the closest celestial object. Learn about the moon and some of the theories about the moon's origin.
How Gears Work
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If a device has a motor, engine or spring, it probably has gears! But what do gears do, exactly, and how do they do it?