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Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!
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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.
Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral in 7 Different Architectural Styles
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St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is an architectural oddball, but travel company RealRussia decided to imagine what it would look like in seven more conventional architectural styles.
U.S. Farmers Eye Hemp as a New Cash Crop
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Congress passed the farm bill with a provision that will legalize hemp farming. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it will be America's next gold rush.
What's Really Going on at the 'Tesla Tower'?
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There's a mysterious tower in Texas that strongly resembles Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower. Its constructors say they're testing some new forms of electromagnetic waves. But is something else going on?
How Does Google Maps Predict Traffic?
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Your smartphone can help Google figure out traffic patterns. To learn how the Google Maps app uses driver-provided data, visit HowStuffWorks.
Can you really shatter a glass with a high note?
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There are so many things in this world that are possible, and shattering glass with sonic force is one of them - but just how probable is it, really?
Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists
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Groundhogs are omnivorous and hibernate for three months out of every year. HowStuffWorks gets to know more about these little mammals.
What Is the Ring Test for Gender?
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Tempted to try the ring test for gender hints before making it all seven weeks into the pregnancy? Some people swear by it despite lacking scientific evidence.
How Much Do You Know About Britain's EastEnders?
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"EastEnders" is a popular British soap opera that began in the '80s. It has sparked a lot of attention and enthusiasm, both in the U.K. and abroad! Are you an "EastEnders" fan? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of this remarkable, dramatic show, and by the end, you'll be free to fly the Union Jack.
Amazon River Dolphins Are Born Grey and Turn Pink
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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.