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How F/A-18s Work
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F/A-18s are now the go-to jet for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The reason? They're plenty fast, they can carry a dizzying array of bombs and missiles, they have amazing onboard electronics and they can be reconfigured to accomplish a range of missions. Check out these amazing military machines.
1988 Renault Megane Concept Car
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The 1988 Renault Megane concept car had European style and attitude. See pictures and a profile of the innovative 1988 Renault Megane concept car.
How Black Boxes Work
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Black boxes help investigators determine what happened in an airplane accident. What's inside a black box and how does it record flight data?
Why am I not allowed to use my cell phone in airplanes or hospitals?
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Electromagnetic interference can create problems in some equipment in airplanes and hospitals. Learn about electromagnetic interference from cell phones.
Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics
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Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.
Eddie Robinson
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Coach Eddie Robinson set the record for number of wins when Grambling State University won the Cotton Bowl in 1985. Learn about Eddie Robinson.
If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?
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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?
How Much Fuel Does an International Plane Use for a Trip?
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Although the amount of fuel may seem high, when you do the math, it's actually not so bad.
Can You Identify This Restored Plane from an Image?
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Rise from your grave! These knights of the skies could not rest. Can you recognize these grand old warbirds? Prove it with this quiz!
How Sharks Work
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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.