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How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
Creep Show: A Chopper Profile
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Creep Show is a high-performance chopper with a 113-cubic-inch engine. See pictures and specifications for the Creep Show chopper.
Sportster: A Chopper Profile
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The Sportster is a custom motorcycle with a 74-cubic-inch Harley-Davidson engine. See photos and specifications for this Klock Werks chopper.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
Texas: A Chopper Profile
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Texas chopper is a motorcycle with a 117-cubic-inch engine and a 6-speed gearbox. See photos and specifications of the Texas chopper.
OceanGate: What Went Wrong and Why
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In the world of deep-sea exploration and innovation, OceanGate once stood at the crossroads of cutting-edge engineering and daring adventure.
1940-1949 Cadillac
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The 1940-1949 Cadillac lineup showcased important engineering and style developments. Learn about the Cadillac's evolution during this era.
How Mahalo Works
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Mahalo is a new type of search engine that aims to give users a hassle-free search experience. Learn more about Mahalo and some of the features Mahalo offers.
How do the automobile ignition keys with chips embedded in them work?
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A friend of mine just bought a new car and it has a neat security feature. The ignition key has what looks like a microchip embedded in it. The owners manual says that without this chip, the engine either will not start or will start and then die immediately. How does this microchip on the key prevent the engine from starting?
Bridge Pictures
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Bridge Pictures give you a glimpse of some of the most amazing engineering accomplishments. Check out this collection of bridge pictures.