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Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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Do you know where Burning Man is held or where Napoleon used to party? Can you name that colorful village that clings to a cliff on the Amalfi coast? Do you know what the "Times Square" of Asia is called? See if you can name these places by looking at a picture.
10 Strange Structural Engineering Marvels
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Some architects and engineers go big. Others get fancy. And yet others aim squarely for the completely bizarre. These imagination-bending, gravity-defying products may induce more than a few OMGs.
How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
How the Bessemer Process Changed the World of Steelmaking
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Uncover the impact of the Bessemer process, which revolutionized steel production and shaped modern society.
Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory
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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.
15 Largest Cities in Illinois, Ranked by Population
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Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in the United States.
What grade of steel was used in the World Trade Center?
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The materials used to build the World Trade Center's twin towers have been heavily scrutinized since the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- including the steel that formed the frames of the skyscrapers.
What does "Case Hardened" mean when it's stamped on a piece of metal?
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I have a lock that has the words "Case Hardened" stamped on it. I have seen this on lots of things made of metal. What does "Case Hardened" mean?
How Much Do You Know About Texas History?
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From the arrival of the Spanish to statehood, Texas has a rich history. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out just how well you know Texas.
Can You Identify These Landmarks That Were Made During the 1950s?
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The 1950s were a time of global transition, as much of Europe worked to rebuild after WWII while the U.S. took advantage of unprecedented economic prosperity. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous landmarks of this decade!