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Flexible Wing Aircraft and Hang Gliders
- Watch this video about the flexible wing on HowStuffWorks. This NASA Destination Tomorrow Segment is explaining the history of the flexible wing and the existence of the hang glider. Learn how flexible wings work in this video from NASA Destination Tomorrow.
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Discoveries: Tearing Apart the Titans
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Decommissioning an oceangoing vessel is a big job. Learn more about decommissioning in this video.
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Assembly Line: Hay Baler
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Feel free to grab a bale of hay and test one of New Holland's hay balers. Learn more about manufacturing in this video.
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Underwater Car
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Since the famous James Bond car took The Spy Who Loved Me underwater, many have wondered if it is possible. Discovery Channel "Mythbusters" even devoted a segment to the possibility. Meet the sQuba underwater car.
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How Waterjets Work
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How do waterjets work?
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How Helicopters Work
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Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Flying Cars Work
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In the near future, flying cars may be on your city's streets. Learn more about flying cars and the M-400 in this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Roller Coasters Work
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Roller coasters don't have engines, accelerators or brakes, So what makes roller coaster cars speed up, slow down and loop upside down? Get the inside track on the quintessential thrill ride.
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How Did This Airplane Avoid Crashing?
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Watch this Reuters video showing a Lufthansa flight to Hamburg that nearly ended in disaster. Flying through storms and battling strong gusts of wind this expert team of pilots avoided disaster as they tried to land at the Hamburg airport.
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