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Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
How Off-peak Cooling Systems Work
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Off-peak cooling systems can help cool your home in an energy-efficient way. Learn about off-peak cooling systems.
How the Caparo T1 Works
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The Caparo T1 is racecar with a higher horespower-to-weight ratio than any other car. Learn how it travels so fast and why it is street legal.
What's more important, water on the moon or on Mars?
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The existence of water on the moon and Mars is explained in this article. Learn about water on the moon and Mars.
20 of the Most Dangerous Sea Creatures in the Deep Blue
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The most dangerous sea creatures in the world don't always have large teeth like great white sharks or weigh over 10 tons (9 metric tonnes) like the killer whale. The sea creatures that are a threat to humans are often the smaller, more innocent-looking ones that carry lethal amounts of venom.
How Solar Cooking Works
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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?
How Wheat Works
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Ten-tier wedding cakes, bagels slathered with cream cheese and slim, crusty baguettes -- we owe them all to wheat. What's the story behind this ancient, ubiquitous food crop?
How Coffee Printers Will Work
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Coffee printers use old coffee grounds in place of ink. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about coffee printers.