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How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
How Concordes Work
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The only passenger plane that flies faster than the speed of sound, and can get from New York to London in less than four hours, is calling it quits. Learn how this amazing plane works.
Traction Control Systems Explained
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Traction control helps limit tire slip in acceleration on slippery surfaces. Many of today's vehicles employ electronic controls to limit power delivery for the driver, eliminating wheel slip and helping the driver accelerate under control.
How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
The 10 Best Ford Mustangs Of All Time
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Few, if any, cars have as a loyal a fan base as the Ford Mustang. Many automotive experts liken the fans of Mustangs to a cult because of their unbridled passion for the muscle car. Each new version of the Mustang sends fans of the car into overdrive; scoping out the specs, analyzing the strength [...] The post The 10 Best Ford Mustangs Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
1950, 1951, 1952 Pontiac Catalina
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The 1950-1952 Pontiac Catalina was part of GM's early efforts at pillarless hardtops. Check out the 1950-1952 Pontiac Catalina and see pictures.
The 10 Most Influential Cars Of All Time
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There have been many important cars throughout history. Cars and other vehicles have shaped the environment that we live in, and the ways in which we live. Cars also influence popular culture and are synonymous with certain periods in time. The best cars last and become more valuable with the passage of time. They influence [...] The post The 10 Most Influential Cars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
What are the different types of hybrid cars?
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What are the different types of hybrid cars? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what the different types of hybrid cars are.
Could Salter's Duck have solved the oil crisis?
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Salter's Duck was a 1970s wave energy invention that lost grant money and fell by the wayside. Find out more about Salter's Duck's energy potential.
How Does a Thermocouple Work?
If your gas water heater keeps going out, or your gas oven won't heat, you may want to learn how to test the thermocouple on the gas valve. But how does a thermocouple work? Read this article to find out!