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How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
How Spud Guns Work
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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.
How Volcanoes Work
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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.
'My Hero Academia' Filler List: Every Episode You Can Skip
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With its sharp storytelling and explosive action, the "My Hero Academia" anime has earned a top spot among modern shonen series. Unlike anime giants like "Naruto" or "One Piece," however, "My Hero Academia" filler episodes are relatively rare.
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
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Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How did a meteor make hundreds of people sick?
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A meteor strike in Peru may have made up to 600 people sick, according to recent reports. Find out if the meteor strike in Peru is what made people sick.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
Trinitite: How the First Nuclear Bomb Turned Sand to Glass
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Sand turned to glass at White Sands Missile Range. What do we know today about the remnants of the world's first nuclear blast?
Can you blow up a car by shooting the gas tank?
Can you blow up a car by shooting the gas tank? Find out if a stray bullet to the fuel tank will explode your vehicle at HowStuffWorks.
If I Have a Gas Leak in My Home, Will I Die?
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A gas leak is not a good thing. There's a reason it has that awful odor -- to warn you of danger. Learn more about the dangers of a gas leak.