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How do they start jet engines on airplanes?
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How do you start a gas turbine engine? What is the mechanism to begin the rotation of the large fan blades?
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
August 20 Birthday Astrology
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A Leo born August 20, symbolized by the Lion, is sensitive, sweet, and has a talent for making friends. Learn about August 20 birthday astrology.
1930 Buick Series 40 Phaeton
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The four-door 1930 Buick Series 40 Phaeton was Buick's best seller from the 1930 line. See photos and learn about the 1930 Buick Series 40 Phaeton.
What Makes Glass Transparent?
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What makes glass transparent? Learn how liquid and gas molecules determine whether you can see straight through things.
How Gas Turbine Engines Work
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Turbine engines, or jet engines, have revolutionized the air travel industry. Learn about turbine engines and how turbine engines work.
How Dust Storms Work
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Though they're outranked by other, more dangerous natural phenomena, dust storms can still do serious damage to life and property. What causes these massive storms?
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
The Plant Quiz
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Every species and category of plant we can come across is vastly unique from one another, and their function in the world is even more distinctive. Can you ace this quiz on the differences and intricacies within the plant world?
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?