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Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion in-flight, front-view

Aviation By Madeline Cuccio 3 months ago

5 Helicopters With The Most Powerful Engines To Ever Hit The Skies

Helicopters have a completely different utility compared to airplanes and jets. Nonetheless, they still have powerful engines worth recognizing.

An offshore oil rig set against a beautiful sunset off the coast of Huntington Beach, California

Technology By Alec Hively 3 months ago

What Happens To Offshore Oil Rigs When The Oil Runs Out?

As it stands, roughly 12,000 offshore oil and gas rigs pepper the world's coastlines. What happens when they reach the end of their lifespan?

Car Accessories By Quina Baterna 3 months ago

Here Is Everything Inside Bridgestone's Auto Safety Emergency Kit At Costco

Whether it's an accident or a breakdown, you want to be prepared for the worst case scenario on the road, and Bridgestone's Auto Safety Emergency kit can help.

An unbranded engine with a black plastic engine cover

Cars By Tom Clark 3 months ago

What Does EFI Stand For? The Automotive Acronym Explained

Cars these days are littered with acronyms that denote various items, from the engine to the safety equipment. What does the common EFI acronym stand for?

Cars and trucks in front of a used car dealership

Cars By Lynnae Williams 3 months ago

Can You Get A Warranty When Buying A Used Car? What You Need To Know Before You Shop

Due to the high costs of new vehicles, buying a used car is a viable option, but you get no protection. Here are your options for getting a warranty.

Split Image: 2025 Toyota 4Runner And 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

SUVs and Crossovers By Shane Schmid 3 months ago

Toyota 4Runner Vs. Land Cruiser: Which SUV Offers Better Value?

Are you considering a Toyota 4Runner or Land Cruiser, but can't decide? There are key differences from these two SUVs that might help you decide.

Car Accessories By Andrew Ekuwem 3 months ago

10 Tires With The Highest Ratings For Wet Conditions

Of all the complex engineering that goes into our cars, tires are the only thing that actually touch the road. Which tires tank best for rainy day conditions?

Milwaukee By Marinel Sigue 3 months ago

How Long Can Milwaukee's M18 Fans Run On A Single Charge?

Milwaukee's portable jobsite fans are a lifesaver on a hot day, but how long can one run on a single charge? The answer varies, but it can be quite a while.

A Toshiba TV on display at electronics goods store

TVs and Streaming By Rahul Srinivas 3 months ago

Who Makes Toshiba TVs And Where Are They Built?

Toshiba was a Japanese electronics powerhouse in the '80s and '90s, but today it focuses primarily on TVs. Who owns the brand, and where are its products made?

Cars By Dauglas Denga 3 months ago

Yamaha Used To Make F1 Engines - Here's Why It Stopped

Did you know Yamaha once made F1 engines? Discover the history behind their Formula 1 involvement and why they eventually left the sport.

A U.S. Army Boeing AH-64 Apache Longbow attack helicopter in flight.

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 months ago

Can Helicopters Carry Air-To-Air Missiles?

Helicopters are useful for all sorts of things in time of war, from strafing the ground to evacuating the wounded. But can they also use air-to-air missiles?

Cars By Aidan Eckhardt 3 months ago

10 Of The Loudest Cars Ever Made

Auto enthusiasts love the shriek of a tuned engine at high revs. Here are some of the most ear-shatteringly loud automobiles ever to hit the asphalt.

Laptop with external hard drive and USB flash drive

Technology By Pankil Shah 3 months ago

USB Flash Drives Vs. External Hard Drives: What's The Difference?

Confused between USB flash drives and external hard drives? Learn the key differences in speed, storage, durability, and best use cases for each.

Cars By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

Why You Shouldn't Tow With A New Car (And How Many Miles You Need To Drive First)

Towing is a major reason why a lot of buyers choose certain types of cars. How many miles do you need to go before being able to tow with a new car?

Aviation By Chris Littlechild 3 months ago

Why Is The North American T-6 Texan Called The 'Pilot Maker?'

The North American T-6 Texan is known as the 'Pilot Maker' for good reason. But how did this airplane model come to earn such a respectable title?

Old schooner at sail with sun setting in background

Naval By Samyak Goswami 3 months ago

Why Don't Most Modern Ships Have Sails Anymore? (And Which Ones Do)

Sailing ships once dominated the seas, and were behind much of the early exploration of the planet. Why don't large modern ships have sails anymore?

A passenger aircraft flying with an amazing backdrop of a sunset

Technology By Sagar Naresh 3 months ago

10 Passenger Jets With The Worst Safety Records

Air travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation, but some passenger jets have better safety records than others. Here are the most notorious.

TVs and Streaming By Lynnae Williams 3 months ago

Repair Or Replace? What You Should Do If You Break Your TV's Screen

If your TV's screen ends up broken, your first impulse may be to start shopping for a new one. However, in some cases, repair isn't totally out of the question.

Cars By Lynnae Williams 3 months ago

What You Should Know Before Renting A Car Through Costco Travel

Renting a car through Costco Travel grants you a number of benefits including lower rental rates, and a potential saving of several hundred dollars.

Close-up of a Ford Super Duty's front end

Trucks By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

The Only Ford Trucks Likely To Last 250,000 Miles

There aren't very many vehicles out there that can make it to 250k miles on the odometer, and most are pickups. If you want a Ford that can, check these out.

Close up of CD covered with water droplets and rainbow light reflection

Science By Mikael Trench 3 months ago

Why Do CDs Reflect Light In Rainbow Colors?

Ever noticed rainbow colors on a CD? Learn why CDs reflect light this way and the science behind those dazzling patterns.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT rear 3/4 on black background

SUVs and Crossovers By Ivo Gievski 3 months ago

12 SUVs That Are Fun To Drive

Big, bulky SUVs may dominate sales in almost every corner of the auto market, but popularity doesn't always equal fun. Unless we're talking about these models.

Man mowing lawn with purple riding lawn mower

Technology By Tom Clark 3 months ago

Why Do Some Lawn Mowers Use Hydrostatic Transmission And How Do They Work?

There are tons of different lawn mowers on the market, with different drivetrain combinations. What exactly is a hydrostatic transmission in lawn mowers?

Audi TT 8N front grille, silver exterior, Quattro badge in focus

Cars By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

Common Problems With VW's 1.8T Engine (According To Owners)

VW has made all kinds of engines across the years, one of the best of those being the 1.8T, featured in various cars. What are the most common issues?

An AIM-54A Phoenix air-to-air missile mounted on a Grumman F-14A Tomcat.

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 months ago

What's The Phoenix Missile And How Did It Change Air Combat Forever?

It didn't rise from ashes, but America's Phoenix missile did everything ever asked of it ... including, oddly enough, helping a sworn U.S. enemy.

Three of the rentable vehicles from Home Depot in front of a Home Depot store.

Tools By Diana Croce 3 months ago

10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Rent From Home Depot

There will always be times where renting is more practical than buying, particularly with stores like Home Depot where there's more options than you think.

A Trailer Hitch Flipped To Make A Rise Configuration

Car Accessories By Shane Schmid 3 months ago

Can You Flip A Tow Hitch Upside Down? (And Why You Might Need To)

Getting your tow hitch to line up with whatever you're trying to two can be a challenge prospect, but is it possible to flip the tow hitch upside down?

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