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How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
1949-1961 Jaguar XK Sports Cars
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Jaguar's 1949-1961 Jaguar XK-120, XK-140, and XK-150 are some of the most popular sports cars ever built. Learn all about the Jaguar XK sports cars.
1962-1964 Ford
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Although often overlooked, the 1962-1964 Ford engines were a powerful bunch. Learn about the 390 Thunderbird Special and other Ford engines.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
Foods That Lower Cholesterol
Some foods are powerful tools for lowering cholesterol. Discover how small changes, such as including some foods in your diet, can have a big effect.
10 Hardest Things to Teach a Robot
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If we're ever going to live in a world in which machines behave like people, we humans have some teaching to do. But as this writing robot attests, we're not as far away as you might think.
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.
How Green Pavement Works
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Green pavement is porous, meaning that it permits water to seep through to the ground. Learn why green pavement is good for the environment.
How Jet Packs Work
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Thanks to several technological advancements, are jet packs closer than ever to becoming a reality for the average person? Find out how jet packs work.