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Last Updated: Feb 26th, 2009 - 00:00:41

 


Workings of War
By ClassBrain Staff
Feb 25, 2009, 7:06pm




Since the Middle Ages, engineers have engaged in a battle for the sky. Read about the skyscrapers fight against gravity, how they stay standing and see how the wind affects these mighty buildings.

How the U.S. draft works – If you have ever wondered if anybody you know could be drafted, read about who qualifies, registration and special classifications here.
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How night vision works – Are you seeing red? Find out how night vision works, when it’s used and why it is so important to today’s world.
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