How Much Weight Can Your Truck's Tailgate Hold?
Pickup truck tailgates can extend your bed's storage length, help you climb up or down into the truck, and more. Just how much weight can they actually hold?
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What Is A Solenoid & How Does It Work In Relation To Your Car's Engine?
Solenoids are all over our homes and cars, helping us perform all manner of important tasks. How do solenoids work, and where are they used on a car engine?
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Why Commercial Jets Don't Fly With A Full Tank Of Gas
It makes sense to fill up your tank before a long trip, but commercial jets don't do this. Why wouldn't airlines want planes to have as much fuel as possible?
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Which Airline Has The Largest Seatback TV Screens?
As inflight entertainment has evolved, seatback TV screens have grown into entertainment centers. Which airline boasts the biggest seatback screens of all?
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Why Does The Boeing 747 Have A Hump?
In the sleekly aerondynamic world of aviation, it looks a bit odd, but the Boeing 747 has a hump atop it. The reason goes back to the 1960s.
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This Is The Worst Smartphone Recall In History (And It's Not Even Close)
Recalls tend to come and go, but some of them are so dramatic that they become legendary. This is the story of the worst smartphone recall ever.
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Are Automated Car Washes Safe For Classic Cars?
if you need to wash your classic car, you might be tempted to run it through an automated car wash to save some time. That may not be the best idea. Here's why.
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Why Are People Putting Blue Dots On Motorcycle Taillights?
If you have ever seen a motorcycle with a dual-colored taillight, you may have wondered where that came from. It's a trend that started a long time ago.
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Can You Put LED Bulbs In Halogen Headlights?
If you want a brighter experience driving at night, one thing you may want to try is switching out halogen headlights with LEDs, but at what cost?
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Why Did Toyota Discontinue The Cressida?
The Toyota Cressida was one of Toyota's luxury sedans, but it had a relatively short lifespan. Here's why Toyota decided to stop producing it.
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Where Do Truckers Park Their Semis Overnight? (And How Much Can It Cost?)
Truck drivers are required by laws to stop driving and rest every day, so where do they park their rigs when it's time to sleep? Here's what we know.
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What Makes The Dodge Hellcat Whine? (And Can You Make It Louder?)
Dodge Hellcat Chargers and Challengers, and everything else powered by the beastly HEMI, have that signature and satisfying whine sound under acceleration.
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Can Electric Motorcycles Go As Fast As Gas-Powered Ones?
Electric motorcycles are still a nascent part of the electrification of road vehicles, but they've come a long way, putting out impressive performance numbers.
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