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- Owned by Netscape/AOL
- Was originally Netscape's homepage, which featured integrated social news utilities
- Homepage renamed and launched as Propeller: September 19, 2007Mashable: Propeller: netscape Digg Clone is Live] (September 19, 2007)
- Initial launch alienated the old Netscape communityReadWriteWeb: Netscape Community Backlash (July 1, 2006)
- Major interface redesign launched on July 22, 2008TechCrunch: Propeller 2.0 Launches: Ditching The Vote Count, Adding A Mascot (July 22, 2008)
- Frequently compared to Digg.comMashable: Propeller: Netscape Digg Clone is Live] (September 19, 2007)
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Propeller.com is a social news site which formed out of Netscape.com in 2007. Because of its similarity to another prominent social news site, Digg.com, Propeller is frequently referred to as a "Digg clone."Mashable: Propeller: Netscape Digg Clone is Live] (September 19, 2007) In July 2008, Propeller underwent a major redesign.
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Propeller 2.0
Propeller's July 22, 2008 site redesign implements significant changes to the site's interface. Major changes include:- Introduced a new cartoon-style mascot
- Replaced voting system with an automated algorithm to determine which stories move up the list
- Reduced the number of categories in which to submit stories
- Popular headlines will appear on AOL NewsTechCrunch: Propeller 2.0 Launches: Ditching The Vote Count, Adding A Mascot (July 22, 2008)
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Propeller Questions
How is hydrogen peroxide used to propel a torpedo? 1 AnswerMost of the vehicle engines get the oxygen for combusion from the air around it. Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is used in torpedos because it does not need an oxidiz... read more
How is hydrogen peroxide used to propel small rockets, if it does not burn? 3 AnswersMonopropellant rocket The simplest rocket is the monopropellant rocket. It works in the following way: The liquid hydrogen peroxide is fed with high pressure ... read more
How does an atomic powered spaceship work? 1 AnswerThat would poop out a thermonuclear device and then ride the shockwave -quote- "Perminov added that this new spacecraft — which will have a preliminary design b... read more
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