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10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries
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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Sonic Boom? Unraveling the Thunderous Phenomenon
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What causes a sonic boom? It has to do with sound waves, the speed of sound, and how fast a plane is flying.
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 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?
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.
The 10 Most Counterfeited Products in The World
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We've all seen counterfeit products sold at street vendors and open air markets. Whether it is fake designer purses, sunglasses or pirated movies, counterfeit products abound. However, the global trade in counterfeit products seems to be escalating in today's globalized world. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently issued a study that estimates [...] The post The 10 Most Counterfeited Products in The World appeared first on Goliath.
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.