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Explaining the Kilometer (km) and Converting to Miles
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The kilometer (km) is a standard unit of measurement used in the metric system. Derived from the French "kilomètre," the unit is used to measure length and distance along a straight path.
Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?
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The 100 mpg car is being promoted by Google.org in an effort to reduce oil use and harmful emissions. Learn all about Google's 100 mpg car program.
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 Traveled Over 200 Miles
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On March 18, 1925, a massive and terrifying storm tore through the Midwest, becoming the Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in United States history.
The Albatross Soars Over Thousands of Miles of Open Ocean
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The albatross is one of nature's most impressive flyers, soaring effortlessly over the ocean for days or weeks at a time, often without flapping its wings for hours. These majestic seabirds are built for gliding across vast distances as they search for food and connect distant parts of the world.
How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works
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Why do the EPA's fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off-base? Learn how the EPA tests new cars and trucks to gauge their fuel economy.
Thank Goodness for Retractable Cords, Right?
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They keep our miles and miles of unruly cords untangled and out of the way. But how do they work?
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Has Rapidly Shifted in the Past 40 Years
Prior to the mid-1990s, the magnetic north pole traveled at speeds of around 9 miles per year. Now, it's 34 miles annually. What accounts for the acceleration?
How to Calculate Your Car's Fuel Consumption
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Do you know how to calculate your car's fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) and gallons per 100 miles (g/100m)? Learn how at HowStuffWorks.