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Can You Name These Hot Cars From '77?
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If you were going to check out "Star Wars" at the drive-in back in 1977, would you have rolled up in your Oldsmobile Toronado or a sleek Alfa Romeo Spider? There were lots of cars to choose from, so hop in your time machine and see which ones you remember!
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.
How Maggot Therapy Works
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Maggot therapy can help clean wounds faster and promote faster healing. See why these creepy crawlies are used on skin in maggot therapy.
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The national American holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. falls on the third Monday in January. Learn about the life and work of this legendary civil rights activist.
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.
How to Change a Car Battery
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If you have a car with a battery that needs replacement, follow the steps outlined in our article. We'll show you how to change your car battery easily.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
How many sharks are killed recreationally each year -- and why?
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Shark fishing is endangering these saltwater fish that have been around longer than the dinosaurs. Learn why shark fishing has become such a threat.
How Truck Brakes Work
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Truck brakes have to be big and powerful to stop the truck and its payload. Learn all about truck brakes at HowStuffWorks.