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10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
Why Do Apples and Potatoes Turn Brown When Sliced?
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Why do apples and potatoes turn brown when you slice them? How do you keep them from turning brown? Find out the answer in this article.
Inside an Etch-a-Sketch
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How does an Etch-a-Sketch work? Take a look inside an Etch-a-Sketch to learn about how this popular toy works.
How do you read a torque wrench?
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Torque wrenches are used to tighten bolts to a set level of pressure. Learn how to read a torque wrench in this article.
How to Gap a Spark Plug
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Do you know how to gap a spark plug? Find out how to gap a spark plug in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
10 Evil Robots Bent on Destroying Humanity
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"Hahaha ... we've come to destroy your world!" Or so it must read in the chapter of the "Evil Robot Handbook" on what to say when you first encounter humans. Here are 10 robots you really don't want to mess with.
How Nuclear Medicine Works
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Nuclear materials get used in many forms of nuclear medicine -- everything from PET scans to chemotherapy uses them. Learn how nuclear medicine works.
How Brakes Work
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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car - but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.
Is a daily shower too much for your skin?
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Is a daily shower too much for your skin? Find out if a daily shower is too much for your skin at HowStuffWorks.