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How Far Can a Plane Glide if Its Engines Fail?

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It can definitely be done - we saw Capt. Sully Sullenberger successfully land an Airbus A320 without any engines, in the Hudson River no less. But just how far a plane can fly without its engines depends on a few different factors.

Why Some Olympic Sports Are Still Open Only to Men or Only to Women

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It may surprise you that even in 2021 there are a few Olympic sports that are not open to both genders.

Why Do People Fall Asleep in Movie Theaters?

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What is it about movie theaters that make them ideal places to take a nap? HowStuffWorks investigates why people fall asleep in movie theaters.

Streaming Thousands of Free Movies Is Totally Legal With a Library Card

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Can you stream movies for free from a library? Learn more about the Kanopy app in this HowStuffWorks article.

How to De-stress Best Based on Your Personality!

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What's stressing you out? We all know stress is toxic for the mind and body, but how can we quiet down a fast heart rate? Take this quiz to find out which of these unusual techniques may change your life!

How does engine placement affect handling?

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There's a lot of talk about how engine placement affects handling; but does engine placement really matter all that much? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

How to Adjust Your Mirrors to Minimize Your Blind Spot

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That pesky hiding place near your car's rear fenders is known as the blind spot. Read about how to adjust your car's mirrors to minimize your blind spot.

Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?

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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.

Sunda Tiger: A Critically Endangered Subspecies in Sumatra

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The Sunda tiger, also known as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), is a striking species that can be found on Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. This tiger subspecies is the smallest among all living tiger species and is uniquely adapted to its tropical rainforest habitat.

How to Use the Mnemonic 'SOHCAHTOA' in Trigonometry

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The mnemonic device SOHCAHTOA helps budding mathematicians remember the trigonometric functions sine (sin), cosine (cos) and tangent (tan), which they need to solve for triangles' missing sides and angles.

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