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How Long Will the US Oil Reserves Last?

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The United States has emergency crude oil stored in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve that can be tapped only under certain terms and usually only by the president. So how much is in the reserve and how long can it last?

How Does an Electric Water Pump Benefit Your Engine?

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How does an electric water pump benefit your engine? Read how an electric water pump can be more efficient and better for your engine's cooling needs.

5 Carrier Pigeon Stories

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Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.

What was the first portable computer?

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Back in the '70s, 'portable computer' had a very different meaning. Find out what was the first portable computer and the history behind it.

The Fastest Fighter Jet in History: The NASA X-43

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When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the skies - and we've chosen to go with the latter.

The Life and Death of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'

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For Timothy Treadwell, observing and protecting grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) was a way of life. Until one day Treadwell and his partner, Amie Huguenard, were eaten alive by the same bears they revered.

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)

Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname

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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.

What Is a Crossover Car?

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The evolution of the basic idea of a crossover vehicle follows relatively clear path. And it's along that path where the term crossover sees its first use in print. Do you know who said it first?

What was the biggest bargain of the 20th century?

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Are you a big bargain shopper? Check out the biggest bargain of the 20th century in this article from howstuffworks.com

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