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How does an afterburner work?

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Afterburners allow a jet plane to take off from a short runway, such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. What, exactly, is an afterburner and how do they work? Learn the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.

What does stretching a sportbike do?

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Extending a motorcycle's frame gives it a new look or a down-low advantage. Learn what stretching a sportbike does at HowStuffWorks.

How Helicopters Work

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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.

Why am I not allowed to use my cell phone in airplanes or hospitals?

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Electromagnetic interference can create problems in some equipment in airplanes and hospitals. Learn about electromagnetic interference from cell phones.

1939 Chrysler New Yorker Four-Door Sedan

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Chrysler produced the 1939 New Yorker sedan to boost sales. Learn how the 1939 Chrysler New Yorker appealed to drives with its elegance and speed.

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.

America's Past Presidents Had Some Really Weird Habits

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One former president liked petroleum jelly rubbed all over his head every morning. The Part-Time Genius podcast explores the strange habits of America's presidents.

How could a laser pointer take down a plane?

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Is it just a myth that beaming a laser pointer at an airplane could cause a crash? Find out the answer and the science behind it at HowStuffWorks.

How Bats Work

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Bats are the only mammals that can fly, and they live much of their lives hanging upside down. Learn about bat wings, bats and echolocation, bat caves and bat myths.

How Missile Defense Systems Will Work

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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.

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