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What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?
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Sure, your hair dryer or toaster sucks up a lot of kilowatt-hours during the short time it's on, but what are the truly big drains on your home energy budget?
How Checker Cars Work
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Checker was known for making taxicabs, but it started selling civilian models, such s the Superbra, in 1959. Learn about Checker car beginnings.
What's the Most Venomous Spider in the World?
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The deadliest spider is hard to pin down because poisonous spiders have varied effects on their victims. Read about contenders for the deadliest spider.
1 Billion People May Become Climate Refugees By 2050
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Climate refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes due to an environmental disruption. Learn how the U.N. defines climate refugees.
How Eco-anxiety Works
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Eco-anxiety is a chronic concern over environmental issues. Learn about eco-anxiety a treatments for eco-anxiety.
Cosmetic Dentistry
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A fascinating article that describes how Cosmetic Dentistry works!
How Spud Guns Work
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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.
Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and sits on an axial plane tilted at a jaw-dropping 97.7-degree angle. And yes, Uranus does actually stink.
How Alligators Work
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Alligators are amazing animals that have been around for millions of years. Learn about alligators and find out what makes alligators the perfect predator.
How to Identify Antique Wooden Furniture
When you want to refinish old wooden furniture, the best place to look is the family attic, basement, or garage. Whether it's worth saving depends on its style and construction. Learn to identify antique furniture.