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How Tire Pressure Gauges Work
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If you have a car, chances are you also have a tire-pressure gauge. Learn how this pen-sized device measures air pressure and why the little stick inside doesn't just fly right out the back!
Messerschmitt Me 262
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The great legacy of the Messerschmitt Me 262 is that it inspired other air forces to adopt the jet fighter as standard, and moved engineers to utilize its layout for fighters and airliners. Learn more about this top World War II fighter plane.
Jackie Gleason Sees a UFO
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The Jackie Gleason UFO tale begins with President Nixon inviting him to see aliens at an Air Force Base. He wasn't told any details and was sworn to keep the secret. Check out the Jackie Gleason UFO story.
North American P-51 Mustang
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The North American P-51 Mustang spelled doom for the Luftwaffe. It was not only able to escort bombers on long-range missions and engage in dogfights, it could also drop and destroy the German Air Force on the ground. Read more on this pivotal plane.
How Child Car Seats Work
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Seatbelts save lives -- adult lives. For a seatbelt to do its job, it must fit correctly, and on a small child a seatbelt is simply the wrong size. Find out how child car seats save the lives of little ones.
What Is a Group of Buzzards Called? Depends, Are They Feeding or Flying?
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Buzzards soar on rising air currents, often circling high above fields and forests. But what is a group of buzzards called? As with many birds of prey, there’s more than one term, each tied to the birds’ behavior and setting.
Quick Tips: What's the best climate for skin?
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Your climate can make or break healthy skin. So is hot and humid better than cold and dry? See which climate is the best for healthy skin.
El máximo concurso de Bob Esponja
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¿Están listos chicos? Participa en nuestro quiz para averiguar cuánto sabes sobre uno de los programas al aire más duraderos de Nickelodeon y su reparto único de personajes submarinos.
How can ozone be both good and bad?
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During the summer I am always hearing about ozone warnings in my city. This ozone is bad. But then I hear about the ozone layer, which is good. How can ozone be both good and bad?
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.