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10 Major Players in the Private Sector Space Race
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Sure, the shuttles may be sitting around in museums now, but our journey to space is far from over. Get ready to meet some serious contenders in the new space race.
The Aston Martin: From the DB1 to DB7
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Aston Martin is the quintessential British carmaker. And some its most beautiful have worn the DB model name.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
1979 1980 1981 Ford Mustang
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Mustang's "New Breed" of 1979 was a new kind of Ford pony car, but it was still every inch a Mustang. Learn more about the 1979-1981 Ford Mustang.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
How Robotic Surgery Will Work
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Robotic surgery, once the stuff of fiction, is now a reality. Robots are already helping people operate. Learn more about robotic surgery.
What Is a Hybrid Car? Learn How Hybrid Vehicles Work
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How does a hybrid car improve your gas mileage? And more importantly, does it pollute less just because it gets better gas mileage? Learn how hybrids work, plus get tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.
How to Repair Kitchen Equipment
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Make your kitchen feel like new with our instructions on sharpening knives and scissors; fixing china, porcelain, and glass; making a polish for brass, silver, and copper; and making new potholders out of old towels.
How Space Food Works
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Space food for astronauts has come a long way since the flavorless paste that came in tubes. Learn about the development of space food.