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Why do people call things "the real McCoy"?
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Why do people call things "the real McCoy"? Learn more in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
Quiz: What has more horsepower?
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Put two things side by side, and decide which one has more horsepower - that's what this quiz is all about. It's like drag racing in quiz form!
Did one of the first film audiences panic over footage of a train?
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Did people run for their lives at showings of the Lumieres' 1895 film 'Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station'? Head to HowStuffWorks to find out.
Can You Pass a Train Conductor Exam?
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Everyone on board, as we are going to test your knowledge and see if you can pass the train conductor exam! Do you have what it takes to do the locomotion?
Spider Monkeys Are the Trapeze Artists of the Treetops
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Spider monkeys, an endangered species, are the largest monkeys in the Americas and live in the forest canopy, where they swing through the trees with the greatest of ease.
Top 5 George Westinghouse Inventions
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You may not know who George Westinghouse is, but you know his name. It's adorned everything from televisions to light bulbs. Young science buffs may have entered the competition that once bore his name. Here are five of Westinghouse's inventions.
Sidewinder Snake Navigates Loose Sand With Special Scales
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Let's talk about one of the coolest movers and shakers in the desert world: the sidewinder snake. Known for its unique way of getting around, this snake has mastered the art of slithering across scorching desert sands in the hottest places on Earth.
How Robots Work
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Robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and lifelike. Learn about robots, the latest robot technology and how close we are to artificial intelligence.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?