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Can something smell like sunshine?
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Picture the smells of a warm, sunny day in July. To your left, a neighbor is barbecuing. To your right, someone has put a warm apple pie on the windowsill to cool down. Smells great, right? So how does sunshine factor into all of this?
Can You Answer These Progressively Harder Engine Questions?
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Think you can get a perfect score on this engine quiz? You might after the first few questions, but as this quiz goes on, you'll find yourself put to the test - literally! This quiz goes from the bunny slope to the black diamond ski run.
How the Bugatti Veyron Works
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Welcome to the height of high-performance: The Bugatti Veyron's 16-cylinder monster engine produces 1,001 horsepower for a top speed of more than 250 mph. And it's a passenger car. Check out the Bugatti.
How No-fly Zones Work
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No-fly zones are employed by NATO and the United Nations to protect civilian populations. Learn about the enforcement and effectiveness of no-fly zones.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
What are the respiratory system organs?
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The respiratory system organs include the airways, the lungs, and the blood vessels and muscles attached to them. Learn what the respiratory system organs are in this article.
How to Repair Plumbing Pipes
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Most plumbing problems occur at or near such fixtures as sinks, tubs, and toilets. Sometimes, however, the pipes themselves are the root of the problem. Learn how to repair pipes.
The Tragic Story of 'Sky King' Richard Russell
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In 2018, Richard Russell made news headlines for stealing - and subsequently crashing - a 76-seat passenger plane straight out of Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
What if I accidentally ended up locked in a walk-in freezer?
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Being locked in a freezer like the ones found in restaurants could lead to hypothermia if you're in there too long. Learn about getting locked in a freezer.
The Fastest Fighter Jet in History: The NASA X-43
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When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the skies - and we've chosen to go with the latter.