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

Chasing Magellan
30
Steve Shidler, Voyages around the world, Boat speed records, Trimarans
Comdex Bursts at the Seams
34
Comdex (Trade show)
Europe Spy Report
46
Automobiles, Foreign (Design)
Think It's New? Think Again!
48
Telephone answering machines (History)
Video on the Net
51
Internet video
TV Sports the Next Dimension
69
Virtual Replay (Computer program)
Not Just for 007
72
Watches, Electronic, Paging devices (Rating)
Makeover: Olds Cutlass
74
Automobiles, Restored, Automobiles, Used
Installing a Backup Generator
79
Electric generators
Handsaw Basics
83
Saws and sawing

Volcano Tamers
54
Volcanoes (History, Iceland), Lava, Heimaey (Iceland)
Taking a Hike
58
Clothing, Cold weather, Clothing and dress (Hikers), Clothing, Waterproof
Biker Heaven
62
Motorcycles (Design)
Natural Born Factories
66
Transgenic plants, Transgenic animals
Installing a New Kitchen Sink
85
Sinks (Installation)
Replacing Your Spark Plugs
105
Spark plugs
Pro Stock Pickups
109
Truck drag racing
School of Hard Knocks
110
Team Suzuki Endurance Advance Riding School

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