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Front 3/4 view of 2025 Toyota Tundra in forest

Trucks By Stephen Fogel 5 months ago

Do Twin-Turbo Engines Require Premium Gas? Here's Which Rating Toyota Recommends

Discover whether you should put premium gas in your car if it has a twin-turbo engine, and what Toyota recommends you use next time you fill up.

A worker places batteries on the DeWalt 4-port charger

Dewalt By Daniel Trock 5 months ago

Why You Should Never Fully Discharge DeWalt Batteries Before Recharging Them

While it might make sense to wait until a DeWalt power tool battery is completely empty before recharging, this is actually a bad idea and could damage it.

a person showing several weatherhead sockets

Hand Tools By John Davis 5 months ago

Have A Fitting Stuck In A Tight Spot? Use This Tool Socket To Make The Job Easier

if you've got a stuck hydraulic fitting but it's in too tight o fa spot to actually reach, these tool sockets may be exactly what you need to get it loose.

Ryobi drills on display in hardware store

Milwaukee By Alex Hevesy 5 months ago

Are Ryobi And Milwaukee Tools Made In The Same Factory?

Popular power tool brands Milwaukee and Ryobi are both owned by Techtronic Industries, but that doesn't mean they're the same tools wearing different colors.

Aviation By Charles Earley 5 months ago

Are Fighter Jets Affected By Turbulence?

We've all experienced turbulence on a commercial plane on route to our destination. However, are fighter jets exempt from the same turbulence effects?

Person cleaning driveway with Ryobi surface cleaner

Tool Brands By Cody D. Campbell 5 months ago

Ryobi Vs. DeWalt Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner: How Do They Compare?

Neither DeWalt nor Ryobi pressure washer surface cleaners have high user satisfaction, and DeWalt's offering has both a higher price and lower rating

Front-quarter view of 'Big Oly' Ford Bronco

SUVs and Crossovers By Charlie Berrey 5 months ago

This Ford SUV Sold For Nearly $2M At Auction - Here's What Makes It So Special

We're all familiar with SUVs and their specs, from the simplest of designs to the highest luxury. However, this one SUV stands out for making waves at auction.

Chelsea Truck Company Flying Huntsman 6x6

Trucks By Mark Cowley 5 months ago

5 Trucks With A Surprising Number Of Wheels

Pickup trucks have a common set of characteristics — two or four doors, four wheels, and flat bed in the back — but these models depart from those norms.

Internet By Adnan Ahmed 5 months ago

How To Get Faster Internet Speeds On Your Android Phone

Are you not happy with the Internet speed you're getting on your Android phone? A few tweaks to your device can make sure you're getting the best speed.

Aviation By James Hydzik 5 months ago

Why Does The B-52 Bomber Have Wrinkles On Its Skin?

You may have noticed wrinkles on the skin of a B-52 bomber. It turns out, those wrinkles are normal. Here's everything we know about why they're there.

Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals

Gaming By Abdul Haddi 5 months ago

5 Accessories You Can Use With Your Xbox's USB Port

The latest gaming accessories may mostly be wireless affairs, but your Xbox still has USB ports and some great accessories can take advantage of them.

Trucks By Stephen Fogel 5 months ago

Why Are Pickup Trucks Called 'Pickups' In America?

We all love trucks, but have you ever wondered why a truck is called a pickup truck? The term dates back 100 years, and its origins may just surprise you.

Dewalt By Shane O'Neill 5 months ago

How Long Do DeWalt Tools Last? Here's How Long The Warranty Is Good For

DeWalt tools are renowned for their reliability and durability, but how long can you actually expect a DeWalt tool to last you under normal use?

Technology By Michael Bruton 5 months ago

5 Of The Most Famous Private Aircraft Crashes & The Technical Failures Behind Them

From Payne Stewart to Aaliyah, these five private aircraft crashes reveal how technical failures and human errors turned luxury flights into tragedy.

China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning aircraft carrier

Naval By Tom Clark 5 months ago

How Many Fighter Jets Can Chinese Carriers Launch & How Does The US Navy Compare?

No other nation's navy puts as much stock into its aircraft carriers quite like the United States, but China is certainly attempting to step up its game.

Classic Cars By Olivia Richman 5 months ago

Chrysler 300C: What Does The 'C' Stand For?

Discover the long history behind the Chrysler 300C and why it has the 'C' designation on the final model of the car before it was discontinued.

Technology By Jon Dempsey 5 months ago

How Much A Honda Jet Actually Costs (And Why It Started Making Planes)

Honda is not just for affordable rides on the ground. The company has also taken to the skies with surprisingly affordable (for rich people) private jets too.

Naval By Jonathan H. Kantor 5 months ago

Can A Submarine Survive A Nuclear Attack?

Nuclear submarines are one leg of our nuclear triad, so are they built to withstand a nuclear attack? The answer is complicated. Here's what we know.

A woman with red hair holding professional-grade power tools

Technology By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

What Is Trickle Charging And Why Is It Not Advised For Lithium-Ion Power Tool Batteries?

You've probably heard of trickle charging in regards to recharging your batteries, but why isn't trickle charging acceptable for lithium-ion batteries?

a person behind the wheel trying to operate a non-functional infotainment system

Cars By Edward Munene 5 months ago

Here's How To Tell If Your Car Has A Blown Fuse, And Can You Still Drive With One?

Your car has dozens of fuses in it, so what happens when one blows? Here's what those fuses do, how to tell of one goes, and if you can still drive your car.

Two Mig-25 interceptor jets flying together

Aviation By Charles Earley 5 months ago

What Is An Interceptor And How Does It Differ From A Fighter Jet?

Interceptor jets and fighter jets have very different profiles and use-cases from each other. Here are the traits that set them apart and why one got retired.

A large cruise ship with lights turned on at the night time in water

Technology By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

What Is The Turning Radius Of A Cruise Ship?

Cruise ships are the massive masters of the ocean, but considering how large they are, you might be wondering how much room it needs to turn.

Technology By Jordan Wirth 5 months ago

6 Ways To Keep Your iPad Battery From Draining So Fast

Tweak a few settings and skip the nonsense tips. These smarter iPad habits help stretch your battery life without ruining the user experience.

A model of a Liberty ship on display at King's Point Merchant Marine Museum

Naval By Daniel Trock 5 months ago

Why Liberty Ships Are Some Of The Most Important Vessels Of World War 2

Liberty ships were essential parts of our response to World War II. Here what mission they accomplished, and why they were so important to our war effort.

Accessories and Peripherals By Sumukh Rao 5 months ago

These 5 Anker Products Might Not Be On Your Radar, But They Should Be

Anker develops high-tech accessories that complement life on the move by keeping people connected, devices charged, responsibilities tracked, and data stored.

Dewalt By Jack Picone 5 months ago

DeWalt Vs Milwaukee: Which Brand Makes The Better Impact Wrench? (According To Users)

If you're in the market for an impact wrench, you're very likely looking at either DeWalt or Milwaukee, but which impact wrench do users prefer?

Huntington Ingalls shipyard with a warship under construction

Naval By Joseph Chidi 5 months ago

Who Are The Top Manufacturers Of US Navy Ships?

Navy ships aren't built by the Navy itself. Private contractors take on contracts to build them. But who are these companies, and which ships have they built?

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