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How Flying Cars Will Work

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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.

How Flying Humvees Will Work

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How will flying Humvees work? Read about the Pentagon's plans to make Humvees fly at HowStuffWorks.

The Flying Snake Doesn't Fly So Much as Fall With Style

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To some, the thought of snakes flying through the air is the scariest thought imaginable, but, as we'll explain, flying snakes don't actually fly, they "fall with style."

There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles

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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.

How the Flying Shuttle Helped the Textile Industry Take Off

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The flying shuttle was a transformative invention during the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the device that revolutionized the weaving process.

Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories

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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.

Flying Ants Aren't a Separate Species, But a Life Stage

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These miniscule, winged insects can be a common sight when the weather turns warm, but they might also leave some people puzzled. After all, ants can't fly - can they?

The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness

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Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).

Flying Jacob: Sweden's Chicken, Banana and Whipped Cream Casserole

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This banana chicken casserole defined Swedish cuisine in the 1970s and is still a beloved classic today.

How Spy Flies Will Work

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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.

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