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What is a funicular railway?
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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?
What if You Were on an Elevator and the Cable Broke?
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Elevator cables pull an elevator up and down the shaft. What would happen if they snapped? Find out what would happen if the elevator cables snapped.
Types of Hammers
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Hammers come in a different varieties and head sizes. Learn about the most common - claw hammers - and many others on this page.
How to Enable Google Chrome Dark Mode on All Your Devices
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Dark mode makes Googling at bedtime easier on the eyes, among other things. Here's how to enable it on all your devices.
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
The Girl of Steel: Supergirl Quiz
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'Supergirl' made it's debut 4 years ago, so in celebration, find out how well you know the popular CW superhero series! Take our latest quiz to see how much you know about the last daughter of Krypton. Good luck!
Is there still a reason to camp out for 'Star Wars'?
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Movie opening camp outs became a tradition for "Star Wars" fans. Find out if there's still a reason to do it with HowStuffWorks Now.
Citizen's Arrest? Leave Collaring Criminals to the Cops
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the laws behind citizen's arrests in the U.S.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
Walk Through an Enchanted Forest and We'll Guess What Mythical Creature Lies Within You!
Imagine waking up in a magical land that is surrounded by mysterious creatures, vivid colors and dark forks in the road. The only problem is that dream has become a reality, and you'll have to escape using your inner mythical creature!