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How old is the electric car?
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Electric cars aren't so new today. Turns out they have been around since before the Model T. Find out how old electric cars are at HowStuffWorks.
How Broadband Over Powerlines Works
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Imagine plugging your computer into any electrical outlet in your home and having high-speed Internet access instantly. This service is already available in a few cities in the United States, but there are groups and government agencies fighting to block its proliferation. Learn how powerline broadband is possible and what the controversy is all about.
Do Bike Helmets Save Lives? Or Do They Hurt Cycling?
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First of all, I should get it out of the way and say that I always wear a helmet. Learn more about bike helmets.
The Impressive Towing Capacity of Rivian Electric Vehicles
Discover the Towing Capacity for Rivian Vehicles - Uncover the impressive towing limits of Rivian electric trucks and SUVs.
The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)
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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.
Metallurgy: The Study of Metals and Their Properties
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Metallurgy involves studying how metals behave and using that understanding to manipulate and shape them into various forms.
Going Nowhere Fast? Smart Traffic Lights Can Help Ease Gridlock
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Smart traffic lights monitor traffic and continuously adjust their timing to improve flow, and can even help disabled or elderly pedestrians navigate crosswalks. Could they be a solution to the problems of traffic stress and road rage?
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?
How Hydrogen Cars Work
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Hydrogen cars operate differently than conventional cars. Learn more about hydrogen cars at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Longest Suspension Bridge in the World?
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Until 2022, the longest suspension bridge in the world was in Japan. Now, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge in Türkiye has taken the title