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What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle
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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?
Exploring the Impact of the Industrial Revolution Factory System
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Learn how the Industrial Revolution factory system revolutionized mass production and technology in the late 18th century and transformed manufacturing.
Emergence of Hunger Stones Signals Worst European Drought in 500 Years
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Hunger stones in European rivers mark droughts that lead to famines. What does their reappearance now mean for the health of the European economy?
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
How Billiard Tables Work
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"Billiards, also known as pool, is a game played all over the world. Learn how pool tables are made and about the variety of games played on them."
How U.S. Criminal Records Work
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U.S. criminal records are on the increase in recent years. Find out how U.S. criminal records work.
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How Criminal Recycling Works
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Criminal recycling centers on a growing group of lawbreakers who steal recyclables and exchange them for cash. Learn how criminal recycling works.
How Diesel-fueled Hybrids Work
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New diesel engines are clean, powerful and reliable, so wouldn't it be great if an automaker built a diesel hybrid? Learn about diesel hybrid vehicles here.
How the Grim Reaper Works
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The Grim Reaper is the black-cloaked, scythe-wielding personification of death. Learn why the Grim Reaper is so grim and why he's a guy.