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What if we ran out of fossil fuels?

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

Will Sleeping With a Fan on Kill You?

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Temperature matters when we sleep. Learn why people think sleeping with a fan on kills at HowStuffWorks.

How did swine flu get its name?

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Do you know how swine flu got that name? The virus doesn't even come from pigs, so why call it swine? Learn about the swine flu name.

How U.S. Public Broadcasting Works

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NPR and PBS have been on the air for years, amid recurring calls for government defunding. Learn more about U.S. public broadcasting at HowStuffWorks.

Removing Brands From Cigarette Packs Encourages Smokers to Quit

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Without the branding on cigarette packets, smokers aren't as keen on taking a drag. Learn how smokers are affected by brand identity at HowStuffWorks.

Home Heating and Cooling Efficiency Tips

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As energy prices rise, most homeowners are concerned about heating and cooling efficiency. Learn how to keep your energy bills under control.

Where does cork come from?

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We can find cork in just about any wine bottle. Have you ever wondered where the cork comes from and how is the cork made into a bottle stopper? Find out the answer to those questions in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How Aircraft Carriers Work

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Aircraft carriers are ships outfitted with flight decks to launch and land airplanes. Learn about the parts of aircraft carriers and aircraft carrier crews.

Can't Open That Childproof Bottle? Ask an Amazing Octopus

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Octopuses are amazingly intelligent animals with nine brains. Learn more about octopus intelligence at HowStuffWorks Now.

5 Ideas for Experiments on Conserving Energy

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About 70 percent of our energy comes from non-renewable sources like oil and natural gas. When they're gone, they're gone for good. Learn some simple ways to conserve energy through these five simple experiments.

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