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Do bats jam each other's sonar?
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Do bats jam another bat's sonar to throw them off track? Find out and learn about bat sonar at HowStuffWorks.
How Hydraulic Cranes Work
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Hydraulic cranes perform seemingly impossible tasks, lifting 70-ton objects with absolute ease. See the simple design behind the Herculean results.
How Corsets Work
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Corsets are notorious for discomfort. What are they? Who wears them? And why would they? Read all about corsets at HowStuffWorks.
How Submarines Work
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Not so long ago, the world's naval forces worked entirely above water. But all that changed with the addition of the submarine to the standard naval arsenal.
Why is offshore drilling so controversial?
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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.
How Underwater Sound Systems Work
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n underwater sound system could get you doing the electric boogaloo on land and in water. Learn how underwater sound systems work.
Was It Boeing or Airbus?
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One of the most notable rivalries in the skies: Boeing vs Airbus. One is American, one is European and both of them have been standout names in the aviation industry for years. Even if you have a preference, true aircraft aficionados should know all of these airliners like the back of their hand!
Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less
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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
Will you die if you never sleep?
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Sleep deprivation can have many side effects, but is death one of them? Find out if you can die if you never sleep at HowStuffWorks.