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    2

    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 3 hours ago Read More
  • A Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin engine.
    2

    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 5 hours ago Read More
  • A green and black Honda Rebel is parked on the street in front of a black metal fence
    3

    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 7 hours ago Read More
  • A Gnome rotary engine sitting in front of a plane
    3

    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 20 hours 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 22 hours ago Read More
  • Riding bicycles
    40

    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 1 day 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 2 days ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of a future war, with drones firing lasers at soldiers
    32

    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 2 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 2 days ago Read More
  • E-bike rail camper
    24

    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 3 days ago Read More
  • A Boeing 737 flown by American Airlines comes in for a landing with the Capitol Building in the background
    30

    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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 days ago Read More
  • Juan Manuel Fangio's Omega watch
    14

    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.

    By Brad Brownell 5 days ago Read More
  • A New Yorker takes a selfie in the blizzard
    14

    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.

    By Collin Woodard 6 days ago Read More
  • Boeing's CST-100 Starliner crew ship approaches the International Space Station on the company's Orbital Flight Test-2 mission
    33

    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.

    By Nicholas Werner 7 days ago Read More
  • A Harley Davidson Captain America 1999 parked in the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
    4

    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.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 7 days ago Read More
  • The GMC motorhome nicknamed
    8

    While A 122 MPH RV Is Impressive, When Does A Motor Home Stop Being A Motor Home?

    How much can you gut out of a motor home before it stops being the very vehicle it was designed to be? The record-breaking "MoHo" tests this question.

    By Shane Schmid 7 days ago Read More
  • Indian Papoose for sale
    7

    The Indian Papoose Is The Skydiving Motorcycle You Never Knew You Wanted

    The Brit-built Welbike was developed specifically for Her Majesty's Royal Air Force paratroopers to chute in and ride around.

    By Brad Brownell 7 days ago Read More
  • A Morgan 3-wheeler parked next to a motorcycle
    5

    5 Cool Cars That Use Motorcycle Engine Power

    While motorcycle engines aren't usually strong enough for heavy cars, some models are lightweight, allowing them to make full use of these powerhouses.

    By Benjamin Gracias 7 days ago Read More
  • Battleship USS Missouri seen from from port side view berthed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
    15

    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.

    By Michael Sullivan 7 days ago Read More
  • A rider on a yellow Ski-Doo MXZ on a snowy trail

    Riding Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Kicks So Much Ass, Especially In Yellowstone National Park

    I've done a lot of cool things in my career, but riding snowmobiles might be the greatest activity that humans have ever devised.

    By Collin Woodard 8 days ago Read More
  • A classic Knucklehead Harley on display
    10

    Here's Why Harley-Davidson's Knucklehead Engine Is So Valuable

    Harley-Davidson's Knucklehead engine released back in 1936, and despite its age, models with the engine can sell for over $200,000 even today.

    By Chloe Clougher 8 days ago Read More
  • Rendering of the star tracker system on a Starlink satellite detecting other objects in orbit
    8

    SpaceX Comes Up With Yet Another New Business Model, Privatized Space Traffic Control

    Starlink has been in a closed beta of this system with other operators, and now, it's opening up to any other operator who wants it, for free. Well, "free."

    By Nicholas Werner 9 days ago Read More
  • U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
    54

    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.

    By Ryan Erik King 9 days ago Read More
  • A replica of Luna 9 at the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow, Russia
    7

    Lost Soviet Moon Probe Sparks Quarrel After Two Research Teams Claim Find In Different Locations

    Luna 9 touched down on the Moon on February 3, 1966. Exactly where is still a mystery.

    By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago Read More
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