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How an Atkinson Cycle Engine Works
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An Atkinson cycle engine can complete all four strokes with a single rotation of the crankshaft. Read more about Atkinson cycle engines at HowStuffWorks.
10 Warm-weather Motorcycle Accessories
Hot weather is a blessing and a curse for motorcyclists. You always need the right gear, so check out these 10 warm-weather motorcycle accessories.
Will orbital chaos cause Earth, Venus and Mars to collide?
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Will orbital chaos collide Earth, Venus and Mars? Read about the possibility of Earth, Venus and Mars colliding if their orbits go awry.
5 Animals Whose Blood Isn't Red
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Not all animals have red blood flowing through their veins. Meet some our blue-blooded, green-blooded and, yes, transparent-blooded fellow creatures.
5 Ways to Get Nice Underarm Skin
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Underarm appearance worries cause some people to forego sleeveless options in summer. Here are five ways to banish underarm appearance concerns.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
Tarrare: The Insatiable 18th-Century Frenchman Who Ate Everything
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Tarrare's unending hunger led him to consume anything—from live animals to inedible objects—making his life a medical mystery in 18th-century France.
Can You Match the Word to Its Definition?
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Are you the fast-talker, sweet-talker or overall-high-falutin' talker in your circle of friends? If so, we've got a quiz we're sure will challenge your language skills. Try it now and see if your vocabulary is really in tip-top shape!
How Campaign Finance Works
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Campaign finance is big business and may cost you a presidency. Learn about campaign finance history, contributions, spending and reform strategies.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.