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How Crash Testing Works

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Automotive crash testing has saved thousands of lives by making cars safer. Learn about the tests, the ratings and how the dummies tell engineers what happens in an accident.

Why is it still necessary to crash test vehicles?

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Automakers and government agencies stage auto crash tests to gather vehicle data and driver response information. Read about auto crash tests here.

Have crash tests ever used live (or dead) human occupants?

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Do you think you could earn a living as a human crash dummy? Learn how a human crash dummy can provide researchers with valuable crash test data.

Could a single hacker crash a country's network?

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Could a hacker crash a country's network? Learn about cyber-attacks and threats and if a hacker could crash a country's network.

10 Memorable Meteor Crashes

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Hundred of meteors fly across the sky every night, but only a few make it to Earth. Learn about 10 memorable meteor crashes that left an impression.

5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash

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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.

If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays

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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Can the government control a stock market crash?

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A stock market crash can devastate the economy. Learn how and why the Fed stepped in after the subprime mortgage fallout.

The 'Dutch Reach' Prevents Bike Crashes

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The Dutch Reach is saving the lives of bicyclists all over the world. HowStuffWorks looks at this simple tip that can prevent crashes.

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