Why Do Semi-Trucks Have Rubber Flaps Behind Their Wheels?
At some point, you've probably noticed that semi-trucks have those weird rubber flaps behind their wheels and probably wondered what they're for.
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The Record For Slowest Jet Ever Made Goes To This Aircraft
Jets are built for speed. That's kind of the whole point. Yet, out of necessity, the slowest jet ever was created. The record goes to this aircraft.
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Why Does Maple Syrup Have Tiny Handles?
If you've ever seen a bottle of maple syrup, you might have noticed those tiny, seemingly useless handles. Maybe you even wondered: "What's the point?"
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The 6 Absolute Worst Fighter Planes That Existed During WWII
World War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
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The Reason Some Semi-Trucks Have Spiked Wheels
If you've ever been on the road, whether as a driver or passenger, you might have noticed that some semi-trucks have spiked wheels.
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Inventors Who Were Destroyed By Their Own Inventions
That groundbreaking invention of yours might just turn on you murderously. The following inventors would back us up on this point, except they're all dead.
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Every Type Of Ballistic Missile Explained
Ballistic missiles are powerful weapons of war, but they differ by capabilities, including how far each can travel. Here's an explainer on ballistic missiles.
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The Hidden Truth Of Chia Pets
Chia Pets' lasting role in American pop-culture owes a lot of their success to clever marketing. Here are the hidden truths behind the product.
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The Greatest Inventions Of The Past Decade That Changed Everything
It's interesting to track the massive inventions of the past 10 years. Here are the greatest inventions of the past decade that changed everything.
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10 Best Benjamin Franklin Inventions
From bifocal glasses and the eponymous Franklin stove to the flexible catheter and a spill-proof soup bowl, discover the 10 best Benjamin Franklin inventions.
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What Happened To The Inventor Of The Trapper Keeper?
Functional and stylish, Mead's Trapper Keeper was the quintessential 1980s school binder. Here's what happened to the inventor, E. Bryant Crutchfield.
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Where Is Tim Berners-Lee, The Inventor Of The World Wide Web, Today?
What happened to Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the world wide web? He's been relentlessly at work forming business after foundation after institute.
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Great Inventions That Were Made In Garages
If you know anything about inventions, you know inventors need garages. Here are great inventions that were made in garages.
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Inventions And Discoveries By Women That Men Took Credit For
Due to the distorted lens of history, many women's accomplishments often went unnoticed. These are inventions and discoveries by women that men took credit for.
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Amazing Inventions That Could Change The World
These amazing inventions could save the world. The future is here, and it's pretty awesome.
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Revolutionary Inventions That Disappeared For Dumb Reasons
The world was not ready for these inventions.
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The Greatest Inventors Alive Today
It can sometimes seem like the glory days of invention are behind us, but people haven't stopped inventing things. These are the greatest inventors alive today.
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12 Best Alexander Graham Bell Inventions
Alexander Graham Bell did more than patent the telephone. From an early metal detector to lifesaving breathing equipment, discover 12 of his best inventions.
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12 Best Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci invented many creations that were ahead of their time. Here are a few of the best concepts and inventions from the Italian genius.
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The Greatest Inventions Of 2022
To address the greatest issues of our time, great inventions are required. Here are a handful of the things created in 2022 with the potential to be just that.
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The Untold Truth Of Jamie Hyneman
Jamie Hyneman always clammed up on MythBusters, so what's there to know about him? Plenty. Here's the untold truth of Jamie Hyneman.
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Ancient Roman Inventions That Changed Everything
There's no question that the ancient Romans contributed some of their own inventions in this, that, and the other thing. So let's start with the other thing.
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The Biggest Inventions Lost To Time
There were great inventions leading up to the present but some even more incredible ones that were lost long ago. These are the biggest inventions lost to time.
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11 Best Thomas Edison Inventions
Thomas Edison is probably America's most famous inventor, with his name on over 1,000 patents. Check out some of the best Thomas Edison inventions below.
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This Computer Was Created Specifically For The Amish
When we think of typical Amish trappings, they usually revolve around barns, buggies, and beards. Computers and cell phones certainly have no place, right?
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Inventions You Had No Idea Bill Nye Came Up With
Airplane parts to ballet shoes. Mars Rover calibration gear to a digital abacus. Bill Nye, famously the Science Guy, is also the Busy Guy.
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Everyday Inventions Everyone Hated At First
New technology ending in disaster has been a recurring theme, even with the most seemingly innocuous of inventions.
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