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Railroads of the 1920s
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Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
How Seed Banks Work
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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
10 Historically Inaccurate Movies
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Historically inaccurate movies are laughable -- until you consider that someone takes them for the truth. Read about these historically inaccurate movies.
How Rambler Cars Work
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Rambler cars got their start as a successful compact model put out by Nash in 1950. Learn all about Rambler, which closed shop in the late '60s.
How Napalm Works
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Napalm is a fiery tactical weapon that can stick to targets like no other incendiary weapon. Learn how napalm is used in war and who has used it.
How Ethernet Works
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Ethernet is one of the most common computer-networking components, and the standardization of this technology has created some of the easiest ways to connect a few computers with or without wires. There's a good chance you're using it right now. Find out what Ethernet is and how it creates a computer network.
Jaguar XKE Road Tests
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The Jaguar XKE, revealed in 1961, was a roadgoing race car that delighted drivers and reviewers. Find out what it's like to drive a Jaguar XKE.
Harley-Davidson History
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Harley-Davidson history spans over a century of innovation and excellence in motorcycle production. Learn about the history of Harley-Davidson.