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What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
Top 10 Structurally Amazing Bridges
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Bridges move cars, trains, bikes and people, among other things. These 10 may even move your soul with their engineering ingenuity and beauty. So which 10 make the cut?
How Brazing Works
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Welding isn't the only way to make metals, like the ones on your aviator shades, meet up. Brazing can do the trick, too, with a little heat, some filler and some capillary action.
How Area 51 Works
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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.
Benefits of Red Wine
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The benefits of red wine may include reducing the risk of heart attack. Learn about the possible benefits of red wine.
What is the emission certification standard?
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What is the emission certification standard? Find out what the emission certification standard is at HowStuffWorks.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How NASA Planetary Protection Works
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What if your job were to protect life in the galaxy at all costs? Read about NASA's Planetary Protection program at HowStuffWorks.
When Sound Makes You Sick
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There's growing evidence that sound can cause a range of health problems. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.