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How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
Should You Join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard?
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Which branch of the world's most elite fighting forces would you fit right in with? Share your skills with us, and we'll let you know where you would do the best!
Afghanistan Fell Fast to the Taliban. What's Next for the Middle East?
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After 20 years of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters swept through the country with lightning speed, taking control of the capital city Kabul on Sunday. What does the future hold for the people there?
Why We Feel Hungry … Even When We're Not
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Hunger doesn't always feel like a grumble in the tummy. Find out how our bodies alert us to hunger, even when we don't need food, at HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Ways We'll Have Fun in 2050
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Predicting the future is a tricky business. We've long been promised flying cars and robot maids, only to be disappointed year after year. What might the crystal ball have in store for us in 2050?
How Well Do You Know English Grammar?
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Are you a grammar pro? Do you know which preposition to use at all times? Prove you have what it takes with this English grammar quiz. Go on and demonstrate your knowledge of demonstratives once and for all!
How Gasoline Works
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Without gasoline, the world as we know it would grind to a screeching halt. The U.S. alone consumes well over a hundred billion gallons of gasoline per year. Learn all about this vital fuel.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
Why You Want Your Kid's School Bus to Be Electric
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Electric school buses are a very, very good idea. They cut greenhouse emissions, for one, but there are several more reasons the U.S. should transition its massive diesel-fueled school bus fleet to electric.
Where can I recycle my old electronics?
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If you're lucky enough to unwrap a sweet new smartphone or PS3 this year, what are you going to do with that relic you've been using up to now? Learn about electronics recycling.