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How Hydraulic Cranes Work

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Hydraulic cranes perform seemingly impossible tasks, lifting 70-ton objects with absolute ease. See the simple design behind the Herculean results.

How Stun Guns Work

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Stun guns fall into the category of non-lethal weaponry -- they can incapacitate a person without causing permanent damage. Find out how different types of stun guns work to immobilize their target.

How the Stack and Tilt Golf Swing Works

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The stack and tilt golf swing is a popular approach to the game. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the stack and tilt golf swing.

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?

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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.

5 Ab Exercises You Can Do At Work

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Looking for ab exercises you can do at work? Visit Discovery Health to find 5 ab exercises you can do at work.

How Pirates Work

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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.

Giganotosaurus Wasn't Just a 'Jurassic World' Creation

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Constantly compared to the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Giganotosaurus was one of a handful of dinosaurs that rivaled, or possibly exceeded, the creature in size.

Was the Flatwoods Monster an Alien or an Owl?

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A mysterious cryptid, an eerie encounter and one of the strangest stories to come out of West Virginia: That sums up the Flatwoods Monster.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.

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