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Buck Baker
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Buck Baker amassed over $300,000 in career NASCAR earnings by battling on the track -- and off it. Learn about Baker's tumultuous life and career.
Grass Gobbling Goats Are Gardening Away at O'Hare, Google
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Goats are an ancient and, these days, trendy way to keep a garden under control. HowStuffWorks looks at the greatness of goats as gardeners.
How Wave Pools Work
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When the heat sets in, there's nothing like a day at the water park to cool things down -- water parks and their massive wave pools are a huge weekend attraction. Ever wonder what kind of machinery it takes to produce a wave? Learn exactly how an oce
What Is CNC Machining?
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Nearly everything you use in your life was touched by a CNC machine tool. Don't know what a CNC machine tool is? We'll explain.
The Engine Quiz for Auto Experts
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When you lift the hood of your car, do you see a finely tuned piece of machinery made up of pistons and cylinders, or just a jumble of metal and wires? If you know an engine like the back of your own hand, take the quiz and prove it!
Can You Correctly ID These Common Pieces of Construction Equipment?
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Can you differentiate between a Phillips screwdriver and a flathead? Do you know what a crawler-loader is? If so, this is the quiz for you! Test your knowledge of all different types of construction site equipment with this ultimate challenge!
Why do some dump trucks have extra moveable axles?
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I see many dump trucks with wheels on two rear axles on the ground, and a third axle with elevated wheels that can be lowered. These seem to be used when the truck is full -- but why include what must be expensive hardware to raise and lower the wheels? Why not just keep them down at all times?
How the Bessemer Process Changed the World of Steelmaking
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Uncover the impact of the Bessemer process, which revolutionized steel production and shaped modern society.
7 of the Largest Crocodiles Ever Measured
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One of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized."
Trains: Can You Name the Equipment From an Image?
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Train travel seems so simple, especially when you compare it to traveling by sea or air -- yet those seemingly simple rail systems require a surprising amount of equipment and machinery to keep them running. Think you can name it all? Take this quiz to find out!