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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?
Can We Guess the Fastest Car You've Ever Driven?
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Cars come with speedometers for a reason. Of course, all vehicles are different, with some only going up to 80 miles per hour and some skirting on 280 miles per hour. Where do you fall between that 200 mile an hour gap? Take our quiz to find out!
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?
Meet The Line Saudi Arabia, a 106-mile, One-Building City
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Saudi Arabia's proposal to build a 106-mile-long, self-sufficient, road- and car-free, one-building city would make it the first of its kind in the world.
Uncovering Lake Vostok, Hidden Under 2 Miles of Antarctic Ice
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Deep underneath Antarctica, there lies a hidden lake. Roughly the size of North America's Lake Ontario, the buried landmark has inspired curiosity and controversy for decades.
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.