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What Does SOS Mean?

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SOS was the most commonly used distress signal from the turn of the 20th century until before WWII. But exactly what does SOS mean?

How the Hum Works

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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?

How the North American Eagle Works

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Team North American Eagle is on course to win the land speed record. Learn who team North American Eagle are and how they could win the race.

How Icebergs Work

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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.

How Emergency Power Systems Work

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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.

How Air Force One Works

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Air Force One is the most amazing private jet in the world -- a flying White House complete with a gym! Take a tour.

Top 10 Beach Hazards

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If you're heading to the beach, you need to be aware of some beach hazards. Learn about the top 10 beach hazards here to be prepared.

10 Cool Tools

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Unlike the hammers and chisels collecting cobwebs in garages everywhere, these high-tech tools have worked on everything from revolving water slides to boxing robots.

How the Internet of Things Works

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The Internet of Things consists of all the web-enabled devices that collect, send and act on data. See how this connectivity is affecting our world.

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