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How to Become an Astronaut
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Like a firefighter or a rock star, an astronaut is one of those jobs kids say they want to have when they grow up. If you're still serious, we can tell you what it takes.
How Thermometers Work
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Thermometers are used in everything from medicine to cooking. Find out how thermometers gauge temperature and learn how to make your own!
How has NASA helped improve our air and water?
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How has NASA helped improve our air and water? Visit HowStuffWorks to see how NASA has helped improve our air and water.
Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix
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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?
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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle
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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.
How the Rotating Detonation Engine Works
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The U.S. Navy intends to retrofit its ships with rotating detonation engines. Learn more about rotating detonation engines at HowStuffWorks.
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.
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.