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  • Artist's rendering of the Freedom Plane Boeing 737 in flight over a city
    15

    Freedom Plane Celebrates America's 250th Birthday By Bringing Founding-Era Documents To You

    These documents are normally stored in secured vaults and not on display at all, so this is a treat we're all getting for America's Semiquincentennial.

    By Nicholas Werner 9 hours ago Read More
  • Toprak Razgatlioglu wheelies a tuk-tuk with Jack Miller on the back
    3

    We Need A High-Budget Tuk-Tuk Racing Series Stat

    Maybe just swap every Formula 1 chassis for one of these three-wheeled people haulers. It'd certainly make the races more interesting.

    By Amber DaSilva 12 hours ago Read More
  • A photo from a mountain in the desert showing thousands of cars parked on the desert floor and a large dust cloud hovering above it
    40

    Off-Roaders Left With Just 3,800 Miles Of Trails After Judge Shuts Down 2,200 Miles To Preserve An Endangered Keystone Species

    Hopefully this court order will help the desert tortoise population rebuild, to regain the delicate natural balance of the Mojave.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 hours ago Read More
  • Dubai International Airport control tower with an Emirates airplane in front of it and another taking off behind
    68

    Americans Get No Help Fleeing Middle East As War Shuts Down Some Of The World's Busiest Airports

    This past Sunday alone, 3,400 flights across seven airports were canceled.

    By Justin Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • A commercial airliner climbing after takeoff
    2

    Air Travel Is Full Of Weird Things: Here Are 3 Of Our Favorites

    Air travel scares lots of people for lots of reasons and raises many questions even for calm travelers. Here are three of the most interesting.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • Riding a Sportster-powered 1200cc yard kart
    5

    Heck Yeah Brother: Home-Built Harley-Powered Go Kart Is Pure Rolling Thunder

    A tiny go kart powered by a 1200cc Harley Davidson V-twin engine, and riding on knobby tires just might be the perfect recipe for speed, noise, and fun.

    By Brad Brownell 2 days ago Read More
  • An early Harley-Davidson prototype with other bikes in the background
    2

    Why Early Harley-Davidsons Had Bicycle Pedals

    The oldest Harley-Davidson motorcycles weren't too different from bicycles. The first models from the brand had pedals that riders would need to use.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • A sign welcoming visitors to JFK International Airport
    9

    Here's How Airports Get Named After Presidents

    Many airports have names that commemorate that of a former president. But there's quite a bit that goes into getting that name in the first place.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • President Franklin D. Roosevelt during a visit to Yellowstone National Park.
    10

    5 US National Parks With Famously Scenic Drives

    What's more scenic than America's national parks? Here are five of them, scattered around the U.S., all of them with gorgeous views.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • MOUNT CRAWFORD, VIRGINIA - JUNE 30: In this aerial view, mega-convenience store and 120-pump gas station Buc-ee's welcomes customers during its grand opening in Rockingham County on June 30, 2025 in Mount Crawford, Virginia. This 74,000 square foot location is the Texas-based chain's 69th store and the first to open outside of the southern United States.
    62

    Buc-Ee's Brings Beaver Nuggets, Brisket, Buckets Of Beaver-Themed Baubles To Seven New States By Next Year

    The beaver beckons.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A bridge expansion joint that enables the two concrete slabs to deal with thermal expansion.
    6

    What Those Gaps Along Highway Bridges Are Really Designed To Do

    If you see a gap in a concrete highway bridge, don't fret. It's probably not a sign of a defect; more likely, it's there to help the bridge survive.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 days ago Read More
  • An old photo of the Lincoln funeral train
    1

    Abraham Lincoln's First Ride In This Luxurious Presidential Train Car Was Also His Last

    The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, rode a train made specifically for him during his final year of life — after it had already ended.

    By Shane Schmid 2 days ago Read More
  • Red Bull Racing on track
    15

    Do You Have Any Idea How Red Bull Can Afford Two Formula One Teams?

    The motorsport world simply wouldn't be the same if it weren't for Red Bull and the huge influx of money the fizzy drinks brand brought.

    By Brad Brownell 3 days ago Read More
  • Harley Davidson Rider Group
    8

    Why Do Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Have Such A Distinct Sound?

    Few sounds in the motorcycle world are as iconic as the specific rumble of a big V-twin Harley-Davidson, but what about their engines makes such a unique sound?

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • A Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin engine.
    13

    Why The Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Engine Has Four Spark Plugs

    Harley-Davidson's Milwaukee-Eight engine has two spark plugs per cylinder. It's all about boosting performance, efficiency, and emissions, while reducing heat.

    By Alvin Reyes 4 days ago Read More
  • A green and black Honda Rebel is parked on the street in front of a black metal fence
    6

    5 Cheap Harley-Davidson Cruiser Alternatives For Bikers On A Budget

    Harley-Davidson may be one of the most famous brands for cruisers, but it's not the only name in the game. Here are some great cheaper alternatives.

    By Zak Wojnar 4 days ago Read More
  • A Gnome rotary engine sitting in front of a plane
    4

    The World's Weirdest Rotary Engine Is A 118-Year-Old French Spinner That Leaks Castor Oil Everywhere

    In the early days of engine building, a pre-Wankel rotary engine powered thousands of aircraft. One of several problems: It spewed castor oil on its pilots.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • The California Zephyr train in the mountains
    3

    3 Sights You Miss If You Take The Longest Train Route In The U.S.

    The United States has an exceptionally long train route spanning across several states. But you can visit more interesting spots if you take a car, instead.

    By Shane Schmid 4 days ago Read More
  • Riding bicycles
    51

    Humans Riding Bikes Are More Energy-Efficient Than Any Other Animal On The Planet

    If you want to be as efficient as you possibly can be, build yourself a nice aerodynamic recumbent velomobile with a small e-bike assist motor this summer.

    By Brad Brownell 4 days ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars
    1

    Mars Rover Finally Gets Martian GPS (Sort Of), One Step Closer To Autonomous Planetary Exploration

    Just like the Scarecrow of Oz, it turns out the rover was smart all along, it just didn't realize!

    By Nicholas Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of a future war, with drones firing lasers at soldiers
    34

    Drone Wars, Episode II: Clone Of The Attack (Of Military Lasers Against The Wrong Targets In El Paso Airspace, Again)

    The FAA is clearly furious at the way the military is using lasers right now.

    By Nicholas Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • The Orion spacecraft from the Artemis I mission at its maximum distance from Earth
    7

    NASA Slows Down To Speed Up Moon Landing Plans, Will Now Actually Test Lunar Landers Before Using Them

    The changes announced today are very welcome news and put the agency in a much better position to successfully land without killing any astronauts.

    By Nicholas Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • E-bike rail camper
    27

    Abandoned Railroad E-Bike Camping Is The Next Great American Adventure

    Now I kind of want to head off to a government surplus auction to pick up a USPS e-bike of my own.

    By Brad Brownell 6 days ago Read More
  • A Boeing 737 flown by American Airlines comes in for a landing with the Capitol Building in the background
    31

    House Republicans Strike Down Ted Cruz's Aviation Safety Bill To Prevent The Next Potomac Crash

    The whole ordeal is a showcase of how hard it is to pass meaningful legislation even in the face of catastrophe.

    By Nicholas Werner 7 days ago Read More
  • Marc Marquez of Spain riding the Lenovo Ducati (93) during MotoGP Testing at Chang International Circuit on February 22, 2026 in Buriram, Thailand.
    1

    MotoGP Close To Establishing $588,000 Minimum Salary For Riders

    The push for a minimum rider salary began after MotoGP introduced half-distance sprint races at every round for the 2023 season without consulting the riders.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • An Air India Boeing 777
    41

    Air India's Aircraft Safety Inspection Reports Make For Genuinely Horrifying Reading

    Rebuilding customer confidence isn't easy.

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of an Indian tank with red and black paint
    4

    Indian Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary With Gorgeous Hand-Painted Bikes

    Bikes that look this good deserve to be taken out on the road.

    By Amber DaSilva 9 days ago Read More
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