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How Karate Works
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Karate is an incredible art form, built on the concept of merging body and mind into a defensive weapon. See how karatekas use this merger to break wood and cinder blocks with their hands and feet.
How Roller Coasters Work
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They don't have engines, brakes or accelerators. No, these amazing machines rely on physical, centripetal and gravitational forces to urge thrills, screams and that sinking stomach feeling we all love (and hate). Read more about the science of fun.
What Is a Clutch? Car Mechanics, Explained
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Anyone with a manual transmission knows that a clutch connects and disconnects the engine and transmission. But did you know that automatics have clutches, too? Read on to discover how a clutch car works!
The 10 Worst Super Powers Ever Created
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We all wish we had super powers, and when we close our eyes and dream about our newfound awesomeness we see ourselves flying, being super strong, moving things with our minds, setting things or ourselves aflame. But for some the dream of being mutated and gaining superhuman abilities does come true, perhaps too true. For [...] The post The 10 Worst Super Powers Ever Created appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Guess the Car Manufacturer From Just a Portion of the Car?
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Now you might know your cars, but can you identify the maker by just looking at a part or section of the vehicle? It's going to take all of your auto knowledge to pull this one off! Time to fend(er) for yourself!
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 French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII
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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.
How Australian Traditions Work
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Many Australian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Australian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Where's the Best Place to Take a Bullet if You Get Shot?
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Taking a shot is not something we want to happen, but if it did, where is the best place to take a bullet? Find out where the best place to take a bullet is.
10 Real-Life Prison Breaks That Will Blow Your Mind
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Breaking out of a prison is no easy feat. Many prisons have security features such as CCTV, motion detectors, barred windows, massive walls, barbed wire, electric fencing, and armed guards. Despite these and other obstacles, some prisoners will exhaust the limits of their wit and ingenuity and take every opportunity they can to escape. Prison [...] The post 10 Real-Life Prison Breaks That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.