Popular Mechanics

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
 

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Contents

Navy Dolphins on Leave
34
United States Navy Marine Mammal Program, University of California, Santa Cruz, Dolphins
Software Machines
44
Microprocessors, Computer programs, Image compression
Power Biking
47
Motorized bicycles
I Spy
51
Electronic surveillance, Spy stores
Small V6 Sedans
54
Automobiles, Foreign (Rating), Automobiles (Rating)
Virtual Thrills & Chills
86
Amusement park ride simulators
Basic Redwood
92
Decks, patios, terraces, etc
Green Issues
100
Landscape gardening
Baskyard Basil
104
Herbs
Rock Solid
108
Walks (Paths)

Blown Away
60
America's Cup races, Yachts and yachting (Design), Boats and boating (Computer use)
Understanding and Exploring the Internet
66
Internet
The Hole Truth
74
Ozone layer depletion, Chlorofluorocarbons, Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, Antarctic regions (Climate)
Long-term Test Cars
76
Four wheel drive vehicles (Rating), Automobiles, Foreign (Rating), Automobiles (Rating), Pickup trucks (Rating)
Making Cars Quiet
80
Automobiles (Soundproofing)
Making a Splash
114
Swimming pools
Servicing Electronic Suspensions
125
Automobiles (Springs and suspension)
Secret Weapon
132
Mercury Marine (Firm), Underwater photography, Boats and boating (Propellers), Image processing (Boating use)
Neon as Race Car
136
Racing automobiles (Rating)
A TV for the PC.
138
Toshiba Integrated Multimedia Monitor

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