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How In-flight Mobile Phone Services Work
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Have you ever wanted to use your mobile phone during a flight? Learn how in-flight mobile phone services work at HowStuffWorks.
How Smokejumpers Work
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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
Fast Facts on the Grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8
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The Boeing 737 first flew into the world a half century ago. Here's the scoop on Boeing's fastest-selling airplane.
How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.
How Military Flyovers Work
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Military flyovers are explained in this article. Learn about military flyovers.
How do airlines determine how expensive a pet plane ticket is?
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Pet plane ticket costs are set by each airline and usually are the same, no matter how far your pet goes. Learn about costs for a pet plane ticket.
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
How Brazing Works
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Welding isn't the only way to make metals, like the ones on your aviator shades, meet up. Brazing can do the trick, too, with a little heat, some filler and some capillary action.
How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle
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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.