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10 Action Films That Changed Everything
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Action films regularly burst with stunts and pyrotechnics, but we think a few have led the way, guns ablazing. View 10 action films that changed everything.
Types of Fireworks and How the Pyrotechnics Work
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Fireworks may seem magical, but the science behind them is easy to understand. Learn how fireworks and firecrackers work and watch a fireworks video.
Can you hold your pee so long your bladder ruptures?
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Could holding your pee for a long time have serious consequences? Find out if holding your pee too long can cause your bladder to rupture.
Does One Dripping Faucet Really Prevent Frozen Pipes?
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When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners are advised to leave one tap dripping overnight. But does this advice hold up, or is it kind of leaky?
Top 10 Causes of a Car Fire
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Vehicle fires account for nearly one of every eight fires reported. But cars don't just burst into flames like we see in the movies. So how do they catch fire?
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.
How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes?
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Nothing quite thrills like seeing fireworks light up the night sky. A lot of design and planning goes into creating the awe-inspiring shapes we've come to love.
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
Which Sanderson Sister Are You?
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The Sanderson sisters burst onto our screens back in the 1990s, and we all remember them well. Are you as cruel and intelligent as Winifred ''Winnie'', observant and calming influence as Mary, or crazy and beautiful as Sarah?
How High-speed Photography Works
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High-speed photography records fast-moving objects, capturing images normally invisible to the human eye. Find out about high-speed photography here.