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The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.
Why are objects in the side-view mirror closer than they appear?
"Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That little line appears so often and in so many contexts, it's almost lost all meaning -- but why is it there, and what does physics have to do with it?
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
Will orbital chaos cause Earth, Venus and Mars to collide?
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Will orbital chaos collide Earth, Venus and Mars? Read about the possibility of Earth, Venus and Mars colliding if their orbits go awry.
How Escalators Work
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You probably ride escalators all the time, but do you know how they move, and flatten, and keep the handrail in synch with the steps? Find out exactly what is going on inside an escalator.
How do they measure sea level?
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How do they measure "sea level"? Is it the average of the tides? And is the sea level actually rising or not?
What if there were no gravity on Earth?
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if we were able to flip a switch and turn the Earth's gravity off for a day? The end result may surprise you.
What conditions are required for life?
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We argue that living well requires wine and cheese, but what does living at all require? You might be surprised to find out that there's no single definition.
Airports That Float
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What do you do when you're out of land but want to expand an airport? Try building on water.