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Transportation
Transportation is a practical means to an end, but some modes of transportation are exciting in and of themselves. Blimps, snowmobiles, hypersonic planes and helicopters? Not just a way to get somewhere! The articles and videos in the Transportation section of HowStuffWorks detail the inner workings of every kind of transportation you can imagine – even the ones that aren’t invented yet.
Recent Transportation Articles:

Sailing began as a way to explore the world but has since become a popular recreational activity. So why should you never whistle onboard a sailboat?

Is dog still man's best friend in the rugged Alaskan wilderness? Find out whether a pack of sled dogs would bog you down or slide you to safety in the icy woods.

If you had a water race and the choice of canoe or kayak -- which one would you pick? Fans of both have been arguing for ages. It's time to settle the debate.

Gliding through lakes, barreling down the rapids or fording the surf, kayakers face off with nature and leave feeling exhilarated. So how do you get started?

 
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