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10 Wrong Grammar Rules Everyone Knows
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Is there a rule against starting a sentence with a conjunction? Learn about this so-called rule and other grammar edicts that may not be rules at all.
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
How Organic Food Works
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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.
What Is An Inverter? Explaining DC/AC Power Supplies
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You may have heard about DC/AC power inverters, but do you really know what these useful gadgets can do? Learn about DC/AC power inverters at HowStuffWorks.
How Monkeypod Trees Work
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Monkeypod trees can grow to enormous dimensions when they're given room to spread out. Read more to learn what makes monkeypod trees so special.
How Discovery Education Streaming Works
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Discovery Education streaming is a new educational tool that teachers can use in the classroom. Learn about Discovery Education streaming.
Should antibacterial soap be outlawed?
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Should antibacterial soap be outlawed? Read why antibacterial and antimicrobial products may threaten public health and affect your immune system.
5 Anti-aging Supplements That Really Work
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Do anti-aging supplements really work? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about 5 anti-aging supplements that really do work.
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
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Since the dawn of cartoons and comic books, kids have imagined themselves endowed with superpowers. What extraordinary abilities are scientists working to bring to you right now?
Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth's mantle?
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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?