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Hazmat Transport Mar 10, 2011

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Most people can recognize those iconic hazmat diamonds -- but what do they actually mean? In this episode, Scott and Ben break down the meaning behind the numbers, colors and symbols on hazmat labels.

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The History of Toyota Mar 08, 2011

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Following up on a listener's suggestion, Scott and Ben take a closer look at the history of Toyota. Join the guys as they trace the story of the Toyota company, from the invention of an automatic loom to the modern day.

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The Aston Martin Cygnet Mar 03, 2011

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The Aston Martin Cygnet has been turning some heads recently -- but why? In this episode, Scott and Ben take a closer look at the stats and story of the Aston Martin Cygnet. Tune in to learn more.

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Nuts and Bolts, Part V Mar 01, 2011

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Have you sent some mail to Scott and Ben? If so, listen in, because this episode of Nuts and Bolts is dedicated to listener mail. Join the guys as they catch up on everything from gigantic dump trucks to Spanish moss and Henry Ford.

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Nuts and Bolts, Part IV Feb 24, 2011

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In this catch-all episode, Scott and Ben answer listener mail and tackle some topics that didn't make it into earlier episodes. Tune in to learn about everything from old-fashioned gas pumps to hybrid cars.

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Why is NASA studying car safety? Feb 22, 2011

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It's no surprise that NASA has some of the world's best engineers. In fact, private companies occasionally ask NASA for help with some of their most difficult engineering issues. In this podcast, Scott and Ben take a look at NASA's work with Toyota.

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Do red-light cameras save lives? Feb 17, 2011

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It's no secret that red-light cameras have a bad reputation, and some drivers see them as a cash cow for local authorities. Yet authorities claim the cameras are there primarily to keep drivers safe. So which side is correct? Tune in to find out.

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How the Ferrari FF Works Feb 15, 2011

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You can't buy a Ferrari FF just yet, but if you're a fan of this brand you've probably already heard of this fascinating vehicle. Tune in as Ben and Scott explore the interesting -- and controversial -- Ferrari FF.

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How Ekranoplans Work Feb 10, 2011

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Look, out on the Black Sea -- it's a boat! It's a plane! No, it's an ekranoplan! In this episode, Scott and Ben take a look at the unique vehicles known as ekranoplans. Tune in to learn more about ground-effect vehicles.

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The Zamboni Ice-resurfacing Machine Feb 08, 2011

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Nowadays those iconic Zamboni ice-resurfacing machines are a common sight at any ice rink. But how did they get here? To answer this question, Scott and Ben look back on the story of Frank Zamboni and his unique invention.

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