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What if someone shot a gun on an airplane?
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In movies, bad guys can take over an airplane and start shooting up the place. Wouldn't the plane explode or depressurize as soon as the bullet pierced its skin?
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
How Zero-gravity Flights Work
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Zero gravity flights are used to simulate a zero gravity environment for astronauts in training. Find out how zero gravity flights simulate weightlessness.
If You Get 23/30 on This Aviation Quiz, You Could Fake it as a Pilot
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You watched "Top Gun" and immediately knew that you'd do whatever it took took to become a dashing U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. But do you really have the right stuff to turn yourself into a knight of the sky?
10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering
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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
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The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is considered the most effective reconnaissance aircraft in history. See specifications for this classic airplane.
Marmot vs. Groundhog Habitats and Hibernation Patterns
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Ah, the great marmot vs. groundhog distinction. These two burrowing, chubby members of the squirrel family that are often mistaken for the same animal.
10 Motorcycle World Records
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There are many odd records you can break with a motorcycle. Learn about 10 motorcycle world records at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Mountain Animals?
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Mountains cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, and there's a whole lot more life way up there than a few dozen humans seeking climbing glory. Take our quiz to see how many of these mountain-dwelling critters you can name!
14 Animals That Start With 'Y': From Yeti Crabs to Yorkie Poos
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Are you going through the alphabet for a car game and stuck on animals that start with "Y"? Lucky you, that's our specialty.