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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!
1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine Concept Cars
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The 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars held great promise for the future. Learn about the 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft — a stick — adorned with feathers on one end.