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How Solar Sails Work

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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.

How Google Loon Works

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Google's Project Loon is intended to make Internet access available everywhere. Learn more about Project Loon at HowStuffWorks.

Rocket Pictures

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These rocket pictures explore the people, science and technologies behind rocket development. Check out this informative series of rocket pictures.

Why Is the Sky Blue?

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We've all probably looked up and wondered why the sky is blue instead of, say, brown. The sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters light from the sun.

Airports That Float

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What do you do when you're out of land but want to expand an airport? Try building on water.

How Boomerangs Work

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It's pretty amazing: When you throw a boomerang, it actually does come back to you -- if you throw it properly. Find out why the boomerang returns and how to throw it like a pro.

The Rise and Fall of George Jung: The Real-life Subject of 'Blow'

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The life story of George Jung reads like a high-stakes thriller, tracing the meteoric rise and dramatic fall of one of the most infamous drug smugglers in the history of the United States. Born into a modest family, Jung's early exposure to the world of narcotics set the stage for what would become a legendary career in the drug trade.

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