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How SED-TV Works

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Learn how the SED-TV combines the picture quality of a CRT with the compact design of a flat-screen plasma display.

United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

Post-war Railroads

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Post-war railroads chronicles the height of American railroad transportation. Learn about railroads and post-war railroads.

How Nuclear Submarines Work

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Nuclear submarines are powered by nuclear reactors and may carry nuclear weapons. Read about nuclear submarines and how they changed the world's oceans forever.

The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time

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The death of the arcade may have been greatly exaggerated, but it is true that they are a much less significant part of the games industry than they used to be in the '80s and '90s (although virtual reality arcades could very well bring them back in a big way). Before the majority of gamers started [...] The post The 25 Best-Selling Arcade Games Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

How Light Bulbs Work

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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo

How Stirling Engines Work

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The Stirling engine is a heat engine that is vastly different from the internal-combustion engine in your car. It has the potential to be more efficient than most types of engines, but it hasn't made it into mass production yet. Find out why.

How California's Power Crisis Works

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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.

What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?

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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?

How the V-22 Osprey Plane Works

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The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.

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