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10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
How Newspapers Work
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Newspapers are explained in this article. Learn about newspapers.
How Child Car Seats Work
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Seatbelts save lives -- adult lives. For a seatbelt to do its job, it must fit correctly, and on a small child a seatbelt is simply the wrong size. Find out how child car seats save the lives of little ones.
How the Ultra-Mobile PC Works
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Learn what Microsoft has planned for the Ultra-mobile PC and what is still to come.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Tower Tarot Card: A Transformative journey
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The Tower tarot card represents sudden upheaval, destruction, and revelation. Discover how this card symbolizes unexpected change and the breakdown of false beliefs.
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
How MagicJack Works
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Can an inexpensive device like a MagicJack really save you money on phone service? Find out how MagicJack works and whether it's the real deal.
How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.