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Mechanical Engineering

This section of the Jackson Journal is about anything related to the branch of engineering dealing with the design, construction, and use of machines.

Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR

Mercedes Vision AVTR

By: Maximus Seminaro, Journalist
The Mercedes Vision AVTR is based the movie Avatar and actually premiered on the red carpet
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battle tank on green grass field during daytime

The Tank

By: Franco Cabrera , Journalist
Today, Tanks are still used by many countries around the world, although they have evolved significantly since their early days.
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white front load washing machine

History Of The Washing Machine

By: Sarbagya Adhikari, Journalist
The first versions of the modern washing machine first appeared in the 19th century. The portable mechanism was rather simple, consisting of a tub base, paddles or rods, and a handle that twisted the rods.
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How Alloy Wheels Are Manufactured

By: Nelson Benitez , Journalist
Alloy wheels are one of the most important parts of a car.
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Musical Mechanical History

By: William Del Cid , Journalist
With the progression of musical devices today, it's a wonder how it all began. Most would think that Thomas edison made the phonograph but the idea was actually made by Edouard-Leon Scott.
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white ceramic toilet bowl with cover

How A Toilet Flushes

By: Maxwell Neuberg, Journalist
How most toilets flush. in a sequential order. (with some fun facts)
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flying gray jet plane

Why Modern Jets Are Slow

By: Shaan Sharma, Journalist
In the 1970s, fighter jets went faster than our current fighter jets. The most modern American fighter jet, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, can only go a top speed of 1,200 MPH.
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man riding green racing wheelchair

The Engineering Of Paralympic Wheelchairs

By: Danny Bullis, Journalist
"Just as football, tennis and basketball players wear different shoes on the playing field, Para athletes do likewise in wheelchair sports." says paralympic.org. Wheelchairs that are used in the Paralympics are made to fit the athletes bodies and what kind of disability or impairments that they have.
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The Schwerer Gustav, The Largest Weapon Ever Made

By: Jeremy Huang, Journalist
The Schwerer Gustav gun was the largest caliber rifled weapon ever used in combat. The rounds of the Gustav gun hit velocities of 820 meters per second, over 300 meters per second faster than the average rifle bullet.
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Porsche 911

By: Tashi Japheltsang, Journalist
The Porsche 911, one of the most popular cars in the world.
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How To Kick Down A Door (Properly)

How To Kick Down A Door (Properly)

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Stand about leg length away from the door. Drive your non-dominant heel into the ground and kick with your dominant foot and kick the door with your foot completely flat, making sure your leg is bent slightly.
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Chippy: The World’s First Robotic Tortilla Chip Maker

By: Yash Kini, Journalist
Chipotle recently revealed its new robotic tortilla chip maker, named "Chippy". This robot will recreate Chipotle's actual tortilla chip recipe, using corn masa flour, water, and sunflower oil. 
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