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How the Radio Spectrum Works
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AM radio, FM radio, CB radio... These are all different chunks of the radio spectrum. Find out about the thousands of different uses for radio waves!
How to Start a Carpool
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A carpool saves money, helps the environment and allows members to talk before work/school. Learn how to start a carpool and about carpool etiquette.
10 Most Stressful Jobs in America
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The most stressful jobs in America would drive most people nuts! Visit HowStuffWorks to see the 10 most stressful jobs in America.
How Occupant Classification Systems Work
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They enhance your airbag system, but few people know how occupant classification systems work. Learn how occupant classification systems work here.
The 10 Most Legitimate Cases of U.F.O. Sightings
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History doesn't believe or disbelieve in UFOs. There are a handful of UFO sightings documented by Roman historians from around 2,000 years ago, but they seem about as credible as the existence of Zeus. More than 95 percent of all UFO sightings can be easily dismissed as military aircraft, stars, planets, meteors, flares, weather balloons [...] The post The 10 Most Legitimate Cases of U.F.O. Sightings appeared first on Goliath.
How Idle-stop Systems Work
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Idle-stop systems alleviate the fuel economy problems of sitting in traffic. Learn how idle-stop systems work and how common they are on new cars.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
Rollover Accidents Explained
By far the deadliest risk facing SUV, minivan, and truck occupants is a rollover accident. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), more than 280,000 rollover accidents are reported each year, claiming more than 10,000 lives annually.
How Autopilot Works
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Autopilot is a sophisticated system that can perform the same duties that a pilot can. Learn about autopilot and find out how autopilot controls a plane.
The Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Plus 12 Nail-biters
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Fear of flying? Here are 13 airports where location, terrain, weather and design limitations make takeoff and landing a challenge for pilots and a nail-biter for passengers.