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Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz

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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.

EPCOT Was Walt Disney's Radical Vision for a New Kind of City

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EPCOT was Walt Disney's "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." But it didn't actually turn out the way he had envisioned it.

Do wind turbines kill birds?

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While some wind turbines kill birds, newer models are being built to reduce bird mortality. Learn why some wind turbines kill birds.

Using Neon Colors in Fashion and Graphic Design

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Neon colors, also sometimes referred to as fluorescent colors, are the rock stars of the visible spectrum — bold, electric and impossible to ignore.

How Drain Cleaners Work

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You've probably experienced a clogged drain before and reached for the drain cleaner. But how do drain cleaners work?

Electric Boats Make Emission-free Sea Travel a Reality

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Electric-propelled boats, which are much quieter and more environmentally friendly than gas-powered motorboats, are finally beginning to hit the waves and find their market.

Is Kimchi Good or Bad for You?

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HowStuffWorks explains what kimchi is, the health risks and benefits and how it is made.

How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work

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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?

What is engine knock?

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What is engine knock? Read about engine knock and other worrisome sounds from your car.

Food Fillers 101

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Food fillers are additives that help bulk up the weight of a food with cheaper ingredients, which helps keep the price down. Learn about food fillers.

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