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1953 Swanson TV Dinner Commercial

1953 Swanson TV Dinner Commercial (1:00)

Swanson TV Dinners are a cultural icon. See the first Swanson TV Dinner commercial from 1953 in this video on HowStuffWorks.

1960 Kennedy Nixon Presidential Debate

1960 Kennedy Nixon Presidential Debate (16:11)

Watch the famous presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. This was the first televised presidential debate, and you can learn more by visiting HowStuffWorks.com.

Great White Down Under: Shark Tests

Great White Down Under: Shark Tests (3:52)

Epaulette sharks are tested in hopes of better understanding their unique ability to survive with very little oxygen.

How Air Conditioners Work

How Air Conditioners Work (1:18)

During the summer, air conditioners are a part of most everyone's life. Find out how they work in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Diesel Locomotives Work

How Diesel Locomotives Work (1:15)

Trains have been around for hundreds of years, but the way modern trains are powered uses a new hybrid technology. See how diesel locomotives work in this HowStuffWorks video.

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Unsolved History: Pickett's Charge Controversy

Unsolved History: Pickett's Charge Controversy (2:07)

This clip from Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History," examines the controversy regarding the High Water Mark of Pickett's Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Unsolved History: Loading a Musket

Unsolved History: Loading a Musket (1:26)

In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History" a civil war expert demonstrates how to load a musket.

Unsolved History: Lee's Long Shot

Unsolved History: Lee's Long Shot (3:01)

This clip from Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History" examines the factors that gave General Robert E. Lee confidence that he could defeat the Union in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Unsolved History: Gettysburg Terrain

Unsolved History: Gettysburg Terrain (2:28)

Could the battleground terrain have played a role in the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg? This clip from Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History" examines the evidence.

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How Baseball Works (1:34)

Baseball is a game played with a bat, ball, and glove. The fundamentals of the game involve throwing the ball, hitting the ball, and catching the ball. Watch this HowStuffWorks video to see what goes into putting together a great baseball game.

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CNN's First Broadcast (1:30)

See Ted Turner launch the first 24 hour news broadcast network, CNN. Plus see the first story ever aired on the network.

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How NASCAR Works (1:11)

The original NASCAR races were run on dirt tracks in regular street cars. Today, almost every piece of a NASCAR race car is handmade. Watch this HowStuffWorks video for a behind-the-scenes look at how these amazing machines come together.

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Auto Workshop (1:30)

From the archives of Discovery: Mechanics at the auto workshop keep cars in tip-top condition. Learn more about auto workshops.

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Monitor Lizard (1:36)

From the archives of Discovery: This monitor lizard has a broken leg, but hopefully he can be nursed back to health. Learn more about monitor lizards in this video from Discovery.

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River Rapids 4 (1:38)

From the archives of Discovery: In rafts and kayaks, the river team negotiates a series of river rapids. Learn more about rafting and rapids.