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![](https://web.archive.org/web/20060414005941im_/http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/spacer.gif) | | How The Bugatti Veyron Works - Welcome to the height of high-performance: The Bugatti Veyron’s 16-cylinder monster engine produces 1,001 horsepower for a top speed of more than 250 mph. And it’s a passenger car. Check out the Bugatti.
| | How Maybachs Work - If you’re like most people, you’ve never heard of the Maybach. It’s an unbelievable driving machine complete with back-seat writing tables and an engine that can outperform the Corvette’s. Check out the Maybach.
| | How Diamonds Work - Diamond engagement rings. Diamond anniversary bands. Diamond earrings and necklaces. And now, the right-hand diamond ring! The four Cs -- cut, clarity, carat and color. Find out what the fuss is all about.
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