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    Why Pilots Sometimes Clean Plane Windows With Soda

    by SharonKurheg April 8, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 8, 2026

    When we wash our windows at home, we usually have a cleaner of choice. It might be a commercial product like Windex, or a homemade concoction that includes white vinegar …

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    Those Strange “Eyebrow Windows” On Older Boeing Planes—Here’s Why They Existed

    by SharonKurheg March 30, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 30, 2026

    If you’ve ever looked closely at older Boeing planes, you may have noticed something unusual above the cockpit. As is the case with nearly any vehicle, over the course of …

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    Why People Clap When the Plane Lands (and Whether Pilots Even Notice)

    by SharonKurheg January 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 18, 2026

    Whether you’ve been flying for 45 minutes or 4.5 hours, it invariably happens: the plane lands and at least one person claps. What’s up with that? I mean, can the …

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    How Do They Clean The Cockpit Windshields?

    by SharonKurheg November 24, 2023
    by SharonKurheg November 24, 2023

    If you drive a car, you know the importance of having a clean windshield. Rain, dirt, dust and bugs all play a role in your windshield becoming unclear, dirty and/or …

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