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How Sleeve-valve Engines Work
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What is a sleeve-valve engine? Read more about sleeve-valve engine technology at HowStuffWorks.
Did cars ever have external combustion engines?
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Did cars ever have external combustion engines? Find out if external combustion engines have ever being used to power automobiles at HowStuffWorks.
How Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) Engines Work
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of opposed piston opposed cylinder engines? Read about OPOC engines at HowStuffWorks.
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
Ultimate Guide to Thomas the Tank Engine
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Thomas the Tank Engine is the best-known fictional locomotive in the world. Here we take a close look at this beloved children's character.
10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering
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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.
Do You Know How Car Engines Work?
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Car geeks, do you think you know what's REALLY going on under the hood? Here's your perfect chance to find out. Rev up your brain and take it to the red line with this quiz!
How Much Do You Know About Internal Combustion Engines?
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Did you know that they are not only found in cars? They have many other applications. Without them, the world simply would not turn, figuratively of course! Let's test your knowledge of these mechanical marvels!
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult Engine Quiz?
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They changed the world, and no matter who you are, if you live in a modern country, you definitely use them every day. But how much do you know about how they actually work?