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What Are Santa Ana Winds?
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These annual winds blow during Southern California's dangerous dry season, whipping up wildfires that can ravage thousands of acres.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
What if someone shot a gun on an airplane?
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In movies, bad guys can take over an airplane and start shooting up the place. Wouldn't the plane explode or depressurize as soon as the bullet pierced its skin?
Are electric cars safe in accidents?
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Cars are dangerous machines. They kill more than 30,000 people per year in the United States alone. Learn more about electric cars safety issues.
How To Clean Your Grill, No Matter What Kind You Have
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Keeping a clean grill is the secret to great barbecue. Afterall, yesterday's steak marinade won't taste good on today's lime-grilled tilapia.
Can Spicy Food Really Burn Out Taste Buds?
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There's always that person who reaches for the hot sauce at every single meal. HowStuffWorks Now investigates what's going on with those spicy folks.
Top 10 Home Safety Tips for Kids
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The top 10 home safety tips for kids can protect your children. Visit HowStuffWorks to find the top 10 home safety tips for kids.
How Steam Engines Work
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Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories -- they fueled the Industrial Revolution. Learn how the steam engine produces power!
How Does a Timing Light Work?
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How does a timing light work? REad about timing lights and how they help your car run at HowStuffWorks.
The Great Yellowstone National Park Quiz
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It is the most famous national park on planet Earth. How much do you know about America's renowned Yellowstone National Park?