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Infamous Inventions That Claimed To Be Indestructible & Weren’t
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Now and then, a product is touted as the pinnacle of technology and unbeatable by rivals or even nature itself. However, these boasts rarely reflect reality. Due to a fluke, poor craftsmanship, or just karma, most if not all inventions that are supposed to be "indestructible" end up being significantly less so. And these faults are often demonstrated in a destructively catastrophic fashion. Here are eight inventions that were supposed to be invincible but were proven otherwise.
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These Dangerous Tesla Recalls Are Completely Frightening
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Some recalls in recent years have been downright terrifying, and Tesla wasn't always so quick to alert affected owners — several forced regulatory agencies to step in. Several ended up being no big deal. Whether you are just curious or a prospective Tesla owner, here are nine of the most dangerous recalls in the company's history.
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The Hidden Dangers To Overly Relying On Electric Cars
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In recent decades the electric car has been making a comeback in a big way, with some even calling to replace all gas-powered vehicles with electric ones. This may seem like a good idea. After all, they are the greener option so-to-speak, but is heavily relying on electric vehicles really the best option?
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Chevy’s Block Engines Hold A Big Secret You’ve Never Known
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One of the primary reasons 396 and 454 big block Chevy first spring to many people's minds is their widespread usage in Chevelles, pickup trucks, and Corvettes. However, big-block Chevy engines have been used in many other motorized vehicles, including heavy-duty box trucks, school buses, motorhomes, and boats. If the story doesn't begin with the 396 or end at the 454, what's missing? Let's dig into Chevrolet's big-block roots and trace the family tree through the years.
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This US City Is The Most Vulnerable To Space Radiation, According To Scientists
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Space radiation might sound like a fanciful problem that would only affect astronauts, but it can affect the Earth, too. When the sun is particularly …
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Is This What The World Would Look Like If The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings Never Happened?
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It was the least grim of a series of deadly options. That has long been a common assessment of the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945. …

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Infamous Inventions That Claimed To Be Indestructible & Weren’t

These Dangerous Tesla Recalls Are Completely Frightening

The Hidden Dangers To Overly Relying On Electric Cars

Chevy’s Block Engines Hold A Big Secret You’ve Never Known

This US City Is The Most Vulnerable To Space Radiation, According To Scientists

Is This What The World Would Look Like If The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings Never Happened?

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