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The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?
How Rocket Engines Work
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Rocket engines harness the energy to get a spaceship off the ground. Learn about solid-fuel rocket engines, liquid-propellant rockets and the future of rocket engines.
The 1973 Missouri UFO Sighting
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The 1973 Missouri UFO brought James Richard out of bed and to his window, where he saw the UFO hovering in the trees outside. Learn about the 1973 Missouri UFO sighting.
What's So Scary About The Winchester House Story?
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The Winchester Mystery House is an odd labyrinth filled with doors and stairs that go nowhere. Learn if the Winchester Mystery House is haunted.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
How Military Snipers Work
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Military snipers are highly trained sharpshooters that can hit a target from great distances. Learn about military snipers and military sniper training.
How Crime Scene Investigation Works
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Learn what really goes on when a CSI "processes a crime scene" and get a real-world view of crime scene investigation from a primary scene responder with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
How Tuning Forks Work
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Pianos lose their tuning, guitars fall out of key -- even church organs need to be tuned every now and then. For centuries, the only sure-fire way to tell if an instrument was in tune was to use a tuning fork.
Yakovlev Yak-9
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The Russian Yakovlev Yak-9 was faster and more maneuverable than many other planes. The Yak-9 model also featured more metal in the structure, so it was lighter and more maneuverable than earlier iterations. Read more specs for the Yak-9 airplane.