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How Black Boxes Work
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Black boxes help investigators determine what happened in an airplane accident. What's inside a black box and how does it record flight data?
How Floating Bridges Work
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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.
5 10,000-Pound Items That Get Towed on a Regular Basis
Five regularly towed 10,000-pound items are quite ordinary; you may have towed them yourself. Read about five regularly towed 10,000-pound items.
Oil Sands: Energy Evolution and Environmental Concerns
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Oil sands are a mixture of clay, sand and water with a small amount of bitumen. Learn about oil sands, find out how energy intensive it is to refine oil sands.
Does hybrid car production waste offset hybrid benefits?
Does hybrid car production waste offset hybrid benefits? Find out if hybrid car production waste offsets hybrid benefits in this article.
Major Rivers Trivia Quiz
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Whether or not you get these questions right, "old man river keeps rolling along!" Do you know as much as you think you do about the world's biggest rivers? Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you do!
Is biofuel a reasonable (and safe) jet fuel alternative?
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Biofuel is safer for the environment but is biofuel a reasonable and safe jet fuel alternative? Find out more with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Can car companies let known defects go without a recall?
Car companies do all they can to avoid a vehicle recall. But can they let known defects go without a recall? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Where in New York Should You Live?
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New York: The Empire State. More than just New York City (which isn't the state capitol by the way), New York State is a huge state with wetlands, coastal islands, magnificent mountains and Great Lakes access. Where in New York should you live?
What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?
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In Germany, death may be permanent, but gravesites aren't. They're leased until the next "resident" moves in. That's just one grim regulation surrounding funerals and burials.