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The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.
How to Landscape with Different Soil Types
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Landscaping and soil types are very much related because they influence one another. Learn more about landscaping and soil types at HowStuffWorks.
Can China control the weather?
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Weather control is being looked at by Chinese officials as a way of ensuring clear skies for the Olympic Games. Read about weather control methods.
English Country Garden Ideas
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Balance formal and informal in your garden and create a spot of English countryside. Use our garden photos and English country garden ideas to start.
How Fluid Concrete Works
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Concrete may seem dull and gray. But the superplasticizers in fluid concrete are actually pretty intriguing. How do these little buggers make wet concrete flow like a river?
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
Top 5 Sustainable Fishing Practices
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Even though recreational fishermen enjoy catching fish, they're also deeply concerned about protecting them. That may seem like a paradox, but when you stop to think about, it only makes sense.
8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether koalas drink water, the many uses for their butts and how Herbert Hoover became their best friend.
Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change
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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.