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Swimming Piranha-Infested Amazon River

Swimming Piranha-Infested Amazon River (1:15)

Watch this video about a man swimming the piranha-infested Amazon River on HowStuffWorks. After swimming more than 5,000 kilometers in two months, marathon swimmer Martin Strel nears his goal -- he swam the entire length of the Amazon river through... More »

The Physics of Baseball: Hitting

The Physics of Baseball: Hitting (3:00)

The best players make it look easy, but hitting a baseball is one of the hardest feats in modern sports. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.

The Physics of Baseball: Flight of the Ball

The Physics of Baseball: Flight of the Ball (2:29)

A lot of forces are at play on the humble baseball -- not just the pitcher's arm or the hitter's bat. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.

Human Body: Keeping NASCAR Drivers Cool

Human Body: Keeping NASCAR Drivers Cool (2:58)

Temperatures can reach up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit inside the cockpit of a race car. Find out how the human body deals with such extremes in this Discovery Channel video.

Dirty Jobs: Dirty Baseball

Dirty Jobs: Dirty Baseball (1:22)

Watch Mike Rowe slide into first base from the eyes of a lipstick cam.

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Athlete

Athlete (2:15)

What are the odds your child will become a professional athlete?

How It's Made: Snowboard

How It's Made: Snowboard (4:30)

Discover the many precision steps needed to create this product for winter sports enthusiasts. Learn more about winter sport technology in this video.

Assembly Line: Wilson Footballs

Assembly Line: Wilson Footballs (4:33)

Follow along on the assembly line to see how footballs are made. Learn more about manufacturing in this video.

How It's Made: Football Helmet

How It's Made: Football Helmet (4:40)

See a helmet go from particles of plastic to the gridiron. Learn more about how helmets are made in this video.

What Are the Odds? Athelete

What Are the Odds? Athelete (2:14)

What are the odds your child will become a professional athlete? Learn more about athletics in this video.

The Physics of Baseball: Pitching

The Physics of Baseball: Pitching (2:55)

Ever wonder why pitchers go through those strange contortions to throw the ball? Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.

The Physics of Baseball: Hitting

The Physics of Baseball: Hitting (3:00)

The best players make it look easy, but hitting a baseball is one of the hardest feats in modern sports. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.

The Physics of Baseball: Flight of the Ball

The Physics of Baseball: Flight of the Ball (2:29)

A lot of forces are at play on the humble baseball -- not just the pitcher's arm or the hitter's bat. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.

The Physics of Baseball: Fielding

The Physics of Baseball: Fielding (2:30)

How does a fielder know where to plant himself to catch a fly ball? It's all about physics. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.

How Soccer Works

How Soccer Works (1:26)

Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports, often playing to sell-out crowds. Learn more about the rigors of soccer in this HowStuffWorks video.