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How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
How will landing on Mars work?
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Landing on Mars will be one of the most dangerous and rewarding space missions. Learn how landing on Mars will further our understanding of space.
How Landslides Work
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Landslides can be devastating, causing more damage than their triggers. Learn more about landslides and landslide causes.
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
How the Ironman Works
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The Ironman is a multisport trial. The triathlon has replaced the marathon as the greatest test of endurance. Learn what it takes to be an Ironman.
10 Bizarre Ways to Die
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There are as many ways to die as there are ways to live. Read about ten bizarre ways to die.
How Feng Shui Works
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What is feng shui? Is it science or superstition? Where did it come from? How do you use it? Get answers and learn about the art of feng shui.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?
The History of First Aid in the Army
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The history of first aid in the Army is full of amazing moments. Visit Discovery Fit & Health to learn all about the history of first aid in the Army.
How Cement Mixers Work
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Few are unfamiliar with the mixer trucks that transport concrete from the factory to the construction site. How do they keep that stuff from hardening while they move?