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How Jet Packs Work
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Thanks to several technological advancements, are jet packs closer than ever to becoming a reality for the average person? Find out how jet packs work.
How Hot Air Balloons Work
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Hot air balloons are about as simple as flying can get - no engine, no moving parts really, and very little the pilot can do to control the vehicle. Find out what it's like to fly a hot air balloon!
NASA and SpaceX Set to Make History With Manned Space Launch
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For the first time since 2011, NASA will launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil. It will also be the first time ever a private company will get them there.
How Astronauts Work
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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.
Otis Carr
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Otis Carr was a businessman and hoaxster who founded OTC Enterprises to build and sell a free-energy spaceship, the OTC-X1. Read more about Otis Carr.
What's the Biggest Plane in the World?
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The world's largest airplane is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the world's largest airplane.
Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?
How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air?
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Your pilot apologizes for your plane leaving late but then assures you she can make up the lost time in the sky. Is she pressing extra-hard on the accelerator or what?
How Employee Incentives Work
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Employee incentives are meant to coax employees into joining or staying with a company. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about employee incentives.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
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In its first few years, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II set eight new aviation records, among them altitude (98,557 feet), speed (1,390 mph), and time to climb (9,000 feet in 34.5 seconds). Learn details about this popular and powerful aircraft.