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September 12, 2008

Have crash tests ever used live (or dead) human occupants?

A lot of engineering goes into crash test dummies. But as advanced as crash test dummies are, they can't tell researchers everything that happens in a crash. That's where human crash test dummies come in.
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Today’s Video - Alpha Company: Keeping the Peace

Marines of Alpha Company hunt for insurgents and interact with the Iraqi people.
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What U.S. city composts the most waste?

Champions of Compost. Or perhaps Masters of Mulch. Whatever title you want to bestow, one U.S. city is cleaning up -- literally -- in the category of top composter.
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How Bankruptcy Works

United AirlinesÂ’ share price fell 76 percent last Monday after Google News service and Bloomberg Professional network published an erroneous, outdated news story. The story, which was six years old, claimed the airline had filed for bankruptcy.
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How Tunnels Work

A fire broke out on a freight train yesterday as it traveled the Channel Tunnel, which links England to France. Fortunately, all passengers were escorted to safety, though some suffered injuries. How are tunnels constructed?
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September 11, 2008

The World Trade Center

The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were true originals -- their history is one of innovation, persistence and grand ideas.
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