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Freeway vs. Highway: Can You Tell the Difference?

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Highways and freeways can both be designed with multiple lanes, entrance and exit ramps and limited traffic control to reduce congestion and improve driver safety. However, some small highway vs. freeway distinctions place them in separate categories.

Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology

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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Uranium Mining Works

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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?

How Flying Cars Will Work

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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.

Why Did the Russians Seal Up the Deepest Hole in the World?

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The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia is the deepest hole in the world. It's deeper than the Mariana Trench and deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. Why did the Russians dig this deep, and why did they stop?

Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium

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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.

The Demon Core: A Tale of Atomic Ambition and Tragic Fate

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In the history of atomic research, few stories are as gripping or cautionary as that of the demon core, a plutonium sphere designed for one of history's most devastating weapons. This tale not only encapsulates the highest point of atomic ambition but also serves as a somber reminder of the human cost associated with such power.

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