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Trucking Industry Slang Quiz
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Think you know your bears from your back door? Your lowboys from your bobtails? Your gateway from your granny lane? Prove you're not a semipro and test your knowledge of the language of truckers with this quiz!
How Telescopes Work
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For centuries, curious observers have probed the heavens with the aid of telescopes. Today, both amateur and professional scopes magnify images in a variety of ways.
How Recessions Work
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What goes up must come down: Periodic recessions are a natural part of any nation's economic cycle. Find out exactly what a recession is, how it happens and what can turn it around.
How Swimming Pools Work
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Swimming pools provide a refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer day. Check out the different types of swimming pools and learn about the filtration process.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
How Your Brain Works
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Every animal you can think of -- mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians -- all have brains. But the human brain is unique. It gives us the power to think, plan, speak and imagine.
How MP3 Players Work
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MP3 players allow you to carry video, pictures or even thousands of songs in your pocket. Read reviews on MP3 players and learn how MP3 players work.
How Home Thermostats Work
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Thermostats are in every household, but have you ever wondered how they work? Learn about thermostats and take a look inside a home thermostat.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
How Baleen Whales Work
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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.