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What a Green and White Flag Means for 4 Different Countries
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Flags are more than just colors on cloth; they're symbols that represent a nation's identity, history and values. A green and white flag can mean very different things, depending on the country.
Disappearing Tattoos for the Commitment Phobes
A company called Ephemeral is trying to make tattoos for the commitment-shy a reality; they only last a year. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
New Drugs Could Help Prevent Hearing Loss
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HowStuffWorks looks at the effectiveness of kenpaullone and other drugs that may prevent hearing loss.
'AntBot' Uses Celestial Navigation Instead of GPS
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A new robot ant uses the same technology desert ants use to safely, efficiently navigate through the searing Saharan sun.
Is Molossia a Real Country? Well, It's Not a Sovereign Nation
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Nestled in the Nevada desert lies one of the world’s most curious micronations: the Republic of Molossia.
Hemp Energy: Sounds like a joke, but it's not!
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We're still a ways from a hemp-powered car, but industrial hemp has made a number of headlines in past years, especially as an alternative energy source. Is hemp the power of the future?
How Google Fiber Works
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Is Google's broadband all it's cracked up to be? Get the scoop on Google Fiber.
How the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Works
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The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been developed to compete directly with supercars from Ferrari and Porsche. Learn about the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
How Liquid Body Armor Works
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One of the newest types of body armor is both flexible and lightweight. Learn whyliquid body armor has the potential to be a good replacement for or supplement to bulkier vests.
How CO2 Scrubbing Works
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CO2 scrubbing is one potential solution to reducing our emissions of carbon dioxide. Learn about CO2 scrubbing and find out what the most common processes are.