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How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How does a Miller-cycle engine work?
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How does a Miller-cycle engine work?
How Auto-Tune Works
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Auto-tune has become incredibly common and much more noticeable in recent years. Learn how auto-tune works.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
1905 Harley-Davidson
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The 1905 Harley-Davidson motorcycle had to be pedaled like a bicycle to get started. See pictures and learn about this Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
What is the four-stroke combustion cycle?
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The Otto cycle includes the intake, compression, combustion and exhaust strokes. Learn about the four-stroke combustion cycle from this article.
Can You Name All 50 of These Firearms that Shaped the World?
Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?
What Does R.S.V.P. Mean?
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The initials R.S.V.P. are at the end of many invitations. What does that stand for?
9 Political Slips of the Tongue
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Much to our amusement, politicians sometimes get tongue-tied. See our list of 9 political slips of the tongue by presidents and other leaders.
Did Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned?
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Nero, the Roman emperor, has a reputation for playing the fiddle while Rome burned, but did it really happen? Learn about the emperor Nero.