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How Cooking at High Altitudes Works
The boiling point of water decreases as altitude increases -- ...
The boiling point of water decreases as altitude increases -- generally, this temperature decreases by one degree for every 540 feet of altitude. Learn more about cooking at high altitudes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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How is olive oil made?
People across the planet love olive oil, and it's not ...
People across the planet love olive oil, and it's not hard to see why: This tasty liquid lends flavor to hundreds of dishes, and it's been used for thousands of years. But how does it get from the tree to the bottle? Tune in to find out.
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How do bake and broil settings differ?
Kitchen ovens typically have two settings: bake and broil. What's ...
Kitchen ovens typically have two settings: bake and broil. What's the difference between the two? Explore the science behind baking and broiling in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How much fuel does an airplane use for a trip?
A Boeing 747 uses approximately one galloon of fuel per ...
A Boeing 747 uses approximately one galloon of fuel per second -- over the course of a ten hour flight, it might burn 36,00 galloons of fuel. How does this compare to a car? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about airplane mileage.
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How Sonic Booms Work
The sonic booms formed by planes are similar to the ...
The sonic booms formed by planes are similar to the wakes left by boats in water. But how? To learn more about sonic booms, check out this classic podcast -- it's one of our editors' favorites.
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How does an upside down airplane's engine get fuel?
Airplanes rely on gravity to disperse fuel to the engine, ...
Airplanes rely on gravity to disperse fuel to the engine, but what happens when the plane is flying upside down? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover ways that acrobatic planes fly upside down without crashing.
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How do aircraft carriers work?
Aircraft carriers contain some of the most advanced technology in ...
Aircraft carriers contain some of the most advanced technology in the world. Learn more about aircraft and aircraft carriers in this podcast.
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How Contrails Work
The clouds that some jets form on certain days are ...
The clouds that some jets form on certain days are called condensation trails -- or contrails. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about condensation, weather and jets.
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How Air Force One Works
Air Force One is gigantic, but how does it work? ...
Air Force One is gigantic, but how does it work? This is one of our editors' favorite episodes, and it's no surprise why: Listen in for a brief, detailed look at the interior of Air Force One.
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How big does a meteor have to be to reach the ground?
If you've spent much time looking up at the night ...
If you've spent much time looking up at the night sky, then you've probably seen some spectacular meteor showers. But how big do these things have to be make it through Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground? Tune in and find out.
