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How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
Why are blueprints blue?
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Why are blueprints blue and not some other color? There's a specific chemical process behind it, and its discovery has all the elements of a dark fairy tale.
Blood and Muck: The WWI Trench Warfare Quiz
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World War I was notorious for its siege-like warfare of attrition. Massive, well-armed armies found themselves unable to maneuver due to withering enemy fire, so they simply hunkered down. How much do you know about World War I trench warfare?
How Diesel Engines Work
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Diesel engines are often more efficient and less expensive to operate than their gasoline alternatives. So why aren't there more diesels on the roads? Well, they have their own issues, too.
What Is Dynamite and How Does It Work?
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Alfred Nobel revolutionized several industries with his invention of dynamite. Learn more about how dynamite works and its controversial history.
Portland Cement: A Concrete History With Structural Integrity
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Invented in 1824, Portland cement remains prominent in modern construction. Learn about the hydraulic binder's raw materials and applications.
The Most Embarrassing Moments in the History of Science
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What? Scientists get things wrong? We know. It’s shocking to hear, but science isn’t always an exact science. Mistakes do happen -- and they often lead to great scientific discoveries. So, grab your safety glasses and see if you can identify the most embarrassing scientific moments ever.
How the Joker Works
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Take an inside look at the comic-book history of the Joker, villain of the 2008 film The Dark Knight.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
What Is Biodiesel?
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Biodiesel turns biodegradable fats and oils into an alternative fuel for your car. Learn about biodiesel components, biofuel history and biodiesel pros and cons.