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Classic Airplanes

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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.

The Ultimate Car Quiz

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Think you know all there is about cars, their inner workings, their history and the men who made them? Then this quiz should be a breeze for you. So release the brake and let's see how you do!

How a Weather Balloon Works?

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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.

How a Nuclear Meltdown Works

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Nuclear meltdowns can be scary, but it's important to understand what causes them. Learn about how nuclear meltdowns work.

Hotel Security Experts Warn About Learning the Wrong Lessons in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting

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The Las Vegas music festival massacre has made Americans think more about hotel security. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about what should be done.

Crafty Wartime Spies Put Codes Right Into Their Knitting

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Knitting socks and hats for 'our troops' was a time-honored tradition during wartime. But spies found a way to use that innocent pastime to transmit vital information.

10 Boom Towns that Went Bust

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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.

What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?

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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.

Can wearing magnets really repel sharks?

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You may be able to repel sharks simply by wearing some magnets. But what's so abhorrent about a magnet to a shark? Find out why magnets repel sharks.

How the Ultimate Fighting Championship Works

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship bills itself as the premier Mixed Martial Arts organization. Learn about the Ultimate Fighting Championship's history and rules.

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