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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Air India's Aircraft Safety Inspection Reports Make For Genuinely Horrifying Reading
Rebuilding customer confidence isn't easy.
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10,000 Flights Canceled After Winter Storm Dumps 2 Feet Of Snow On Northeast
If you're out shoveling snow today, remember to bend at the knees.
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8 US WWII Battleships That Are Now Museums
From heroic service in World War II to operations in the Middle East, these vessels fought across the world and are now anchored as permanent museums.
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Trump Files Airport Name Copyright As Florida Rushes To Rename Airport After Him
Naming airports after presidents isn't new or unique, but it typically comes after they've left office or died.
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Air Force One And The Boeing 747 Gifted By Qatar Will Get Trump's Tacky Paint Job After All
The two 747s that are being overhauled by Boeing to meet Pentagon standards were originally built for a Russian airline that never took the jets.
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Kristi Noem's Luxurious $70 Million Deportation Plane Sure Doesn't Look Like It Was Designed With Deportations In Mind
Even people inside the Department of Homeland Security aren't convinced.
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Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car
An engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.
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American Airlines Is In Such Dire Shape That Unions Want To Oust Its Leadership
Since American has a profit-sharing system with its employees, poor overall performance means smaller take-home pay.
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First-Ever Plane Landing On A Moving Train Took Practice With Two Electric Hypercars
The Rimac Nevera R is far from the typical aerobatic practice tool.
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Even Planes Are Not Safe From An LS Engine Swap, Apparently
All sorts of cars have seen their engines replaced by General Motors' LS small block. Now some enthusiasts are even swapping them into airplanes.
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Why GM's Beautiful 1950s Aerotrain Was A Nightmare For Passengers
In 1950, GM created the Aerotrain to revolutionize the train industry. But several issues made it awful for passengers to use, and it didn't last long.
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FAA Shuts Down El Paso International Airport For 10 Days, Except It's Already Open Again, Because The Army Fired Lasers Against Mexican Cartel Drones, Except There Weren't Any
Everything's going just fine in the most powerful country on Earth, why do you ask?
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Highway Mile Markers Are Still Essential, Even If You Don't Use Them
In the age of technology, many drivers may ignore mile markers or consider them to be useless. However, here's why mile markers remain an essential feature.
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Trump Is Trying To Use An International Bridge We Didn't Pay For As A Hostile Bargaining Chip Against Canada
Trifling details like ownership aren't stopping President Trump from threatening the opening of Canada's Gordie Howe bridge.
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FAA Inspector Sues United Airlines For $12.75 Million Over Lifetime Ban
In fairness, it's not common for the passenger with the phone out, taking pictures of the cabin, to be an off-duty FAA inspector.
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Diesel Engines Need Air, Submarines Run Underwater, So How Do Diesel Submarines Work?
If diesel engines need air for combustion, then how can submarines use them? Here's what you need to know about the clever engineering behind diesel subs.
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These Plastic Navy Boats Are Designed To Be Sunk For Target Practice
If you’re ever out at sea and come across a brightly colored plastic boat riddled with bullet holes, chances are it was used by the Navy for target practice.
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America's Most Powerful Locomotive Was So Extreme, Cities Had To Ban It
In the 1950s, a new kind of locomotive made even extreme hills easy for trains to climb. But this extra-powerful engine came with significant downsides.
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This Cargo Ship Will Be The First To Run On An Ammonia Engine
Skarv says the ship will be optimized for lower speeds, so don't expect ammonia-powered ships to cross oceans just yet.
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9 Of The World's Fastest Superyachts And Their Top Speeds
Rough waters can hamper a boat's ability to go as fast as it possibly can. Even so, some of the world's fastest superyachts can achieve some impressive speeds.
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