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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Indian Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary With Gorgeous Hand-Painted Bikes
Bikes that look this good deserve to be taken out on the road.
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F1's Greatest Driver Wore This Omega Watch For 40 Years, And Maybe If You Were To Wear It You Could Drive Like Him
It looks like Fangio cared for this piece quite a lot, and kept it cleaned and tuned up.
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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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NASA Officially Classifies Boeing Starliner Failure As A Maximum-Level Type A Mishap
Despite it all, NASA doesn't want to give up on Boeing, and the Starliner project is moving ahead in a reduced capacity.
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These Are The Most Expensive Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever Sold
A handful of Harley-Davidson bikes are so legendary that they command huge sums when they go up for sale. These are the most expensive Harleys ever.
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