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How Virgin Galactic Works
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Virgin Galactic is the first commercial space tourism company, offering flights to space. Read about Virgin Galactic.
10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Came True
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Some 'Star Trek' tech actually came into existence. Take a look at this list of the top 10 'Star Trek' technologies that you can use in real life.
NASA's InSight Will Probe Mars' Quakes, Temperature and Wobble to Understand Its Origins
NASA's InSight mission made a dramatic entrance into the red planet's atmosphere on Nov. 26, 2018. HowStuffWorks explains what InSight will be up to.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
Are we on the brink of the flying car?
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A flying-car-style rescue vehicle called X-Hawk could be on the market as early as 2012. If it's successful, it could be the proof-of-concept that opens the doors to other flying cars still in the development stage but nearing marketability.
6 Pets that Traveled Long Distances to Get Home
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How lost dogs and cats find their way home is a mystery. Read about 6 pets that traveled long distances to get home to their owners.
How Laser Printers Work
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Laser printers are fast, precise and inkless. So how do the words get there? How can a laser beam write on paper? Read about laser printer technology.
How Spy Gadgets Work
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Spy films, like those starring James Bond, are full of special gadgets like lipstick guns, hubcap lasers, turbo hovercraft and rocket-launching radios. But which of these amazing tools actually have real-life counterparts, and which ones only exist in the realm of fictional spies like 007? Find out.
1967-1971 Ford Thunderbird
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Under fire from the competition, the 1967-1971 Ford Thunderbird worked hard to maintain its dominance in the full-size auto market. Learn more.
10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations
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These 10 unsucessful Senate confirmations are notable exceptions of an otherwise smooth process. Learn about 10 unsuccessful senate confirmations.