Commercial passenger jet with landing gear down approaching runway

How Airplanes Stay Up — Simplified for the Curious

Ever wonder how planes stay up? Learn the simple science of lift, thrust, drag, and stability, and why flying still feels like magic.
Mixed heirloom tomatoes in a bowl, once considered dangerous to eat.
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Amazon logo with arrow forming a smile and pointing from A to Z
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Old English dictionary volumes, symbolizing how everyday words have changed meaning over time
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Astronaut walking across the lunar surface, symbolizing space exploration’s impact on everyday tech
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Math teacher holding number cards illustrating easy mental math tricks.
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Flip-open Star Trek communicator device, the sci-fi gadget that inspired modern smartphones.
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