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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.

How Virtual Reality Military Applications Work

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Virtual reality military applications include battlefield simulations and military vehicle simulations. Learn about virtual reality military applications.

How Viruses Work

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Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.

How Vitaminwater Works

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Vitaminwater is a new product from Glaceau that combines distilled water with vitamins, herbs and flavors. Learn about Glaceau's Vitaminwater product.

How Volcanoes Work

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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.

How Voyager Works

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The Voyager program launched two unmanned probes into space. The Voyager spacecrafts captured amazing images and made incredible scientific discoveries.

How WWII Fighter Planes Worked

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The film "Pearl Harbor" is now playing. Look at the aircraft involved in that battle, technological marvels for their time.

Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?

How Warp Speed Works

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Warp speed would enable you to travel faster than the speed of light. Learn about warp speed and whether it's a scientific possibility or just a sci-fi dream.

How Water Works

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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.