Wikipedia defines Mechanical Engineering as a discipline that "applies engineering, physics and material science principles to design, analyze, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems." International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman National Championship driver Steve Furr applies the skills he uses in his vocation as a mechanical engineer to his advantage...

A customer comes into the shop and asks, "How much?" Mike replies, "I don't know; I guess $500 will do."Silence as the customer digests what he's heard."I got all the nuts and acorns out of it – left one in there so you'd know it was there," Mike Boyles, 71,...