How Often Should You Replace Your Lawn Mower Blades?
Lawnmower maintenance is important for ensuring you have a well-kept lawn for years to come. How do you know when it's time for new mower blades?
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Can A Tank Survive A Hellfire Missile?
Main battle tanks are heavily armored vehicles that can cause a lot of damage. However, the Hellfire missile is a projectile that can cause a lot of damage too.
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Why Do Jet Fighters Have Swept Wings?
Swept back wings are a common design among all aircraft these days, but for fighter jets in particular, wings trending to the rear offer better maneuverability.
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How Many USB Ports Does Your Motherboard Have? Here's How To Check
Do you have enough USB ports for all the things you want to plug into your computer? Here are all the ways you can count them to find out an exact number.
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How To Easily Etch The Faded Sockets In Your Tool Set
If you're struggling to read the labels on the side of your socket set, you can etch clearer numbers with a little DIY magic. Here's how to do it.
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Zero Turn Vs. Riding Mower: What's The Difference?
A lawn mower that you can sit down on is always a better idea if you're dealing with a bigger yard. What's the difference between riding and zero turn mowers?
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What Are The Drain Tubes On A Tonneau Cover For? Here's How They Work
A tonneau cover is incredibly useful for protecting your truck bed and its contents, and the drain tubes are an important facet of that protection.
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Can You Buy Computers Parts And Peripherals At Costco? (And Should You?)
Costco sells a lot of things as part of its membership, but can you buy all the parts and peripherals you need to build a computer at Costco?
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Why Do BMWs Have Orange Dashboard Lights?
If you own or have been inside a BMW car at night, chances are you've noticed the all-orange dashboard lights. There's a specific reason for this.
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Are Stacking Toolboxes Worth The Extra Cost? Here's What Users Say
Stacking toolboxes are having a big spike in popularity, but are they really worth the hype and the cost? We looked at what real owners have to say.
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Can You Use A Generic 40V Battery For Your Ryobi Tools?
Ryobi's 40v batteries are pricey, but you may have seen some adapters that use generic 40v batteries. Is it a good idea to use one of these?
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The Revolutionary Naval Innovations That Helped The Phoenicians Conquer The Ancient Mediterranean
The Phoenicians were known for their exceptional naval skills which stemmed from two notable innovations at the time. HEre's everything you need to know.
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Can You Put A Tonneau Cover On A Truck With Bed Rails?
If you'd like to put a tonneau cover on your truck bed but have already installed bed rails, you're not completely out of luck. There are options out there.
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Red Or Green Laser Level: How To Know Which Color To Use
A laser level can be an invaluable tool for keeping things straight, but which color laser level you use may be more important than you realize.
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US Navy Vs. Coast Guard: How Are They Different?
The Navy and the Coast Guard definitely have some similarities, but their differences are distinct, most notably when it comes to its core mission.
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Can Your Truck's Tonneau Cover Go Through A Car Wash?
If you've got a tonneau cover on your truck, you probably expect it to be safe to run through a car wash. However, that may not be the case.
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What Are The Holes In A Truck Bed Called? (And What They're For)
If you've poked around your pickup truck, you might have noticed the little holes around the bed. Do these holes actually serve any kind of purpose?
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What's The Best Way To Lock A Milwaukee Packout?
If you've got a Milwaukee Packout and you've filled it with all your tools, you'll want to make sure they can't be stolen. So what's the best way to lock it?
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Why Did Airlines Discontinue Using Rear-Engine Jets? (But Private Jets Haven't)
Commercial aircraft use larger engines mounted beneath the wings, but private jets still use rear mounted engines. Here's why bigger aircraft don't anymore.
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Can A Person Get Sucked Into A Jet Engine? Here's What You Need To Know
The turbine engines on an airplane create very powerful suction in order to propel the airplane, but is that enough to pull in a human? Here's what we know.
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Do You Need A Different Charger For Milwaukee M18 Fuel Batteries?
Milwaukee's M18 Fuel batters are one of a number of options for batteries to power your tools, but do you need a specific one for the M18 Fuel batteries?
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Anti-Icing Vs. De-Icing Commercial Jets: What's The Difference?
There are two different ways to handle dangerous ice buildup for commercial jets: anti-icing or de-icing. How do they differ and which works best?
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How To Properly Maintain A Car You Aren't Using Or Driving Regularly
If you're not using a car for a while, it makes sense to just park it somewhere until you need it again, but even unused cars still need maintenance.
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Is The 22-Inch Ryobi Cordless Hedge Trimmer Any Good? (According To Reviews)
Ryobi's 22-inch cordless hedge trimmer is portable and convenient, but is it worth the cash? We looked at reviews from real buyers to find out.
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Are Milwaukee Packout Handles Removable?
Milwaukee's Packout toolboxes are incredibly useful for hauling around your tools, but they can be large for some uses cases. Could removing the handles help?
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Why Were Rocket Launchers Called Bazookas?
Everybody knows what the word "Bazooka" is referring to, but that's not the actual name of the rocket launcher. So how did that word become the catch-all name?
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Are Harbor Freight Car Ramps Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Have To Say
If you're in the market for a set of car ramps, the first ones you take a look at may be Harbor Freights' affordable model. Here's what reviewers think.
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