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Why Some Cultures Require Women to Wear Veils
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Burqas are commonly associated with repression and religious extremism. But to many people, the veil is a sign of modesty and piety, as well as a badge of honor. What is the true meaning of the veil?
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
How Reel Mowers Work
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Reel mowers rely on human exertion to both move and mow. Learn about the advantages reel mowers hold over gas-powered and rotary lawn mowers.
How Do You Clean Up an Oil Spill?
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Oil spill cleanup is often done through containment and skimming the oil off the surface of the water. Learn about oil spill cleanup methods.
Smarter Than the Average Driver? Take This Car Quiz!
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Are you the person your friends turn to when they have a car-related question? Maybe you're not the one, but you think you should be. Take this quiz and see if you're smarter than your average driver!
How Aerobatics Works
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Aerobatics in an airplane is an incredible display of skill and nerves. Learn about the history of aerobatics in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?
You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?
How Will You Do On This Difficult Auto Quiz?
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Yes, this is the hardest auto quiz you will take today or any other day. Maybe even harder than the tests required for mechanics. Are you ready to have your auto knowledge pushed to the limit?
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.