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Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up
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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.
The Ultimate Carpentry Quiz
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Although carpentry is one of the oldest trades, it remains vital to the construction of our communities. Whether you're a master carpenter or have never nailed a board in place, how much do you know about this essential trade?
How can you measure the height of a tall tower?
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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a cell phone tower in my neighborhood?
How does a Zip drive store so much more data than a floppy drive?
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The main thing that separates a zip drive from a floppy disk is a magnetic coating. See how this coating makes an impact on zip drive storage.
1937 GMC Pickup
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Art-deco design cues of the 1937 GMC pickup included an intricate grille and sweeping lines. See pictures and learn about the elegant 1937 GMC pickup.
1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Roadster
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The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Roadster was built to boost Chrysler's reputation. Find a profile and pictures of the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Roadster.
1944 Ford GPW
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A lesser-known jeep prototype -- the extremely rare 1944 Ford GWP Military Jeep -- was made for the Army by Ford during World War II. Learn more.
1997 Ural
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The 1997 Ural motorcycle was essentially a reproduction based on parts from different BMW models. See pictures and learn about the Ural motorcycle.
How does aging work?
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How does aging work? Take look at some of the common internal and external signs of aging and ways to reduce the aging of the skin at HowStuffWorks.