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How Do Brewers Measure the Alcohol in Beer?

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How do beermakers know how the alcohol content of a beer? HowStuffWorks gets to the bottom of it.

Where should I sit to get the best ride on a roller coaster?

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You've waited in line, and now it's time to board the roller coaster for the thrill ride of your life. If you're lucky enough to get to pick your seat, which car should you choose for the best ride experience?

4 Ways to Experience Outer Space Right Here on Earth

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his brother plan to blast into space next month. But even if you're not related to a billionaire, you can still experience the fun of space at a 'down-to-Earth' price.

When an aerobatic plane flies upside down, how does the fuel get to the engine?

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I would like to know how airplanes can fly upside down and do loops. How does the fuel get to the engine if the plane is upside down?

Color Wheel Theory: How to Talk About Color

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Modern color theory got its start with, believe it or not, Sir Isaac Newton, who also discovered a little thing called gravity and invented calculus.

What If You Shot a Gun in Space?

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Picture this: You're floating through space, minding your own business, when some super-scary alien attacks you. Clearly you need to defend yourself, but all you have is a handgun. Will it do you any good, or are you mincemeat?

Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?

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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.

How Weightlessness Works

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As the International Space Station astronauts return to Earth after a three-month stay, learn about the effects of weightlessness on the body.

Has a surfer discovered the theory of everything?

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The theory of everything seeks to explain the workings of every single aspect in the universe. Learn more about A. Garrett Lisi's theory of everything.

How can I make a pinewood derby car go faster?

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Pinewood derby cars are a favorite pastime for kids and adults alike. Learn how pinewood derby cars use gravity and how you can make yours go faster.

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