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How do they start jet engines on airplanes?
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How do you start a gas turbine engine? What is the mechanism to begin the rotation of the large fan blades?
How Spud Guns Work
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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
How the Tweel Airless Tire Works
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The Tweel Airless Tire is Michelin's alternative to the pneumatic tire. Learn how the Tweel Airless Tire works and about Tweel advantages and problems.
How Wind Tunnels Work
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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.
How to Repair Small Engines
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Small engines serve as useful home tools and power our toys. To keep them operating efficiently, an owner should know how these engines work and what to do when they don't. Learn more.
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
How Does an Engine Cooling System Work?
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The job of a car's cooling system is to release the surplus heat from the engine as the car burns fuel. So what happens when it fails?
DIY Passive Solar Heat for Your Garage
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Passive Solar energy is great... it is free, clean, simple, and functional. Learn more about DIY passive solar heat for your garage.
Can You Name These '80s TV Couples?
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If you shipped TV couples before the term "shipping" was even a thing, we have a feeling you'll nail this quiz. How many of the following small-screen lovebirds from the '80s do you recognize?