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How Radial Engines Work
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A radial engine has a unique setup that makes it ideal for certain applications. Find out what makes radial engines different, how they operate and where they're used.
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.
How a Block and Tackle Works
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A fascinating article that describes how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works!
How Caterpillar Skid Steer Loaders & Multi Terrain Loaders Work
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You know those loaders used in construction and landscaping that dig up and pick up EVERYTHING? Learn how these incredible machines work!
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).
How Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders Work
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You see backhoe-loaders on nearly every construction site around town. Learn how these amazing machines work and what they are able to do.
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.