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How Cord Cars Work
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Cord entered the 1920s with a car that was a success -- the Cord Auburn -- and one that should have been -- the Cord L-29. Read more in this article.
Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important?
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The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates.
How the Mercedes SLR Works
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The SLR unites the Formula One-proven technology of McLaren with Mercedes engineering. While most ultra-fast supercars have sacrificed comfort for performance, the SLR tries to give drivers the best of both worlds.
How Plasma Cutters Work
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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
1962, 1963, 1964 Dodge Standard
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The 1962-1964 Dodge Standard line had the 330, 440, Polara, and top-of-the-line Polara 500. See photos and specifications of 1962-1964 Dodge Standard.
10 Evil Robots Bent on Destroying Humanity
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"Hahaha ... we've come to destroy your world!" Or so it must read in the chapter of the "Evil Robot Handbook" on what to say when you first encounter humans. Here are 10 robots you really don't want to mess with.
How Asteroid Belts Work
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Asteroid belts may tell us how our very solar system came into existence. Learn all about asteroid belts, from their characteristics to what they can teach us.