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Why the Trucking Industry Actually Supports Higher Fuel Taxes

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Trucking organizations have called for an increase in fuel taxes. HowStuffWorks explains that counterintuitive stance.

10 Worst Nor'easters of All Time

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What makes a nor'easter different from your run-of-the-mill winter storm? And which ones have done the most damage?

How Bug Spray Works

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Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?

How Narco Tanks Work

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What's the deal with so-called narco tanks? Read about the Mad Max-style armored vehicles used for drug trafficking.

Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I

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The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I was a formidable battle tank in World War II. Learn about the design and history of the Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I.

Greg Norman

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Greg Norman did not take up golf until he was 16 years old. Learn why Greg Norman was better known for how he lost than how he won.

What are the pros and cons of hydrogen energy?

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What are the pros and cons of hydrogen energy? Learn about this innovative green technology and the pros and cons of hydrogen energy.

The Drone Quiz

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These tiny flying machines are everywhere - even carrying packages and pizzas. How much do you know about drones? Take this quiz to find out.

The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?

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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?

How Stinger Missiles Work

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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?

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