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How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
Classical Mechanics: The HowStuffWorks Quiz
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Classical mechanics is all about motion. By the end of this physics workout, you'll know terms like rotational, translational and velocity, as well as how motion phenomena occur in the real world. Most of all, we help you calculate that physics equals fun. Now accelerate your math mastery!
Will we ever unite quantum mechanics with general relativity?
Einstein showed us a mind-blowing way the universe works, while Max Planck and his gang showed us how particles on the atomic and subatomic levels work. But one doesn't explain the other. So there must be a larger theory encompassing them ... or not?
Auto Mechanics 101: Are You a Car Expert?
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So you know your torque wrench from your sprockets and you keep a feeler gauge in your pockets, but can you ace this auto mechanic quiz?
Starfish Use Intricate Water Whorls as a Survival Mechanism
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Tiny starfish larvae get food and swim by creating swirls of water. See the starfish in action at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Much Do You Know About the Classical Mechanics of Physics?
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Whether you're coasting down a hill on your bike, or watching a baseball player slug one out of the park, physics is the reason. If you think like a proton you'll come out positive on this quiz!
Can You Answer All of These Questions an Auto Mechanic Should Know?
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Every car fan seems to think they are an all-around automotive expert, but there are a lot of things that car junkies may not know about auto mechanics. Prove you know cars by answering these questions an auto mechanic should know.
If You Get 100% on This Car Symptoms Quiz, You Probably Know More Than Your Mechanic
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Consider yourself a gearhead? Are you the friend or relative everyone goes to with their car problems? Then why not take our car symptoms quiz for a test drive? We promise that we won't leave you stranded!
How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Futuristic Auto Repair Technologies
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Will a tablet and VR headset become the next must-have pieces for every Volkswagen mechanic’s garage? What happens when every car is a WiFi hotspot?