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How Iron and Steel Work
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The refining of iron ore is one of the most historically significant achievements of all time. Find out how iron gets turned into steel and what it's used for.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
How Aluminum Works
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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.
Can You Identify the Minecraft Block From an Image?
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You've ventured the overworld and visited the nether, and you might have met the Ender Dragon. But have you memorized all your blocks along the way? Hopefully, you won't get stuck in the Bedrock on this quiz!
10 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Constitution
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The U.S. Constitution is full of surprises, even after all these centuries. Read about 10 things you didn't know about the U.S. Constitution.
Can You Identify These Canadian Freshwater Fish From an Image?
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Whether you're a freshwater fishing fan or an amateur marine biologist, one thing's for sure; we think it'll seem fishy if you can't get at least 14 correct answers on this quiz!
Why do farts stink?
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Everybody poops, and everybody passes gas. Learn why farts stink at HowStuffWorks.
Cadmium: The Highly Toxic Metal That Powers the World
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Cadmium is a natural metal and the leading component in rechargeable batteries and solar cells. It is also highly toxic and heavily regulated.
Is mineral makeup really natural?
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Mineral makeup is makeup that is made from minerals recovered from the Earth. Find out if mineral makeup is in fact natural.
Do You Really Know the U.S. Constitution?
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The U.S. Constitution is a document with a history, and most of us learn all about it in school -- well, maybe not all about it. This Constitution Day, test your knowledge of some lesser-known facts about the U.S. Constitution.