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Paul MacCready on Solar Planes
- Watch this video showing Paul MacCready talk at TED about solar planes and other inventions on HowStuffWorks. MacCready has worked on human-powered aircraft since the 1970s and in this talk he discusses some of the highlights of his career and his hopes for the future of solar-powered flight. See how solar planes work in this video from TED.com.
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How Waterjets Work
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How do waterjets work?
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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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