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The Real Story Behind We Are Marshall
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The story told in "We Are Marshall" sounds a little like the invention of a screenwriter, but its events really took place.
Do You Know Enough About Aviation To Be A Pilot?
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Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane ... it's you! Finally, you're flying your own F-16 above the treetops. Do you think you can pass this general aviation quiz and become a real pilot?
1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster
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The 1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster was a step up from J and SJ models, and so special only two were built. See the 1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster here.
Can You Ace This Aviation Quiz?
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Thanks to many sky-centric technologies, humans have been flying for centuries, in balloon, planes and aircraft of all kinds. What do you really know about aviation?
How Gliders Work
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Flying in a glider is about as close as you can get to soaring like a bird. Amazingly, these graceful machines manage their maneuvers without an engine. Learn how gliders fly without power.
How FitBit Works
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The FitBit tracker helps you stay healthy by nudging you to eat well, get exercise and get enough sleep. See how FitBit works.
How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
How the V-22 Osprey Plane Works
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The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.
1960s and 1970s Duesenberg Concept Cars
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A pair of 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars attempted to revive the Model J. Learn about the 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars and see pictures.
How Stock Car Telemetry Works
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Stock car telemetry helps racers make tweaks to their vehicles before big races. Learn more about stock car telemetry at HowStuffWorks.