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How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How Freezers Work
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Many freezers have features to prevent frost and digitally monitor temperatures, but the technology has been evolving for years. Learn about freezers.
How Flying Humvees Will Work
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How will flying Humvees work? Read about the Pentagon's plans to make Humvees fly at HowStuffWorks.
Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
Why Americans Are So Crazy About Their Flag
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The United States flag fetish can seem surprising, confusing or even just quaint to outsiders. Where does it come from?
Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?
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Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.
Top 5 Gadgets on the High-tech Soldier
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Soldiers rely on all kinds of high-tech gadgets to help them get their jobs done. Some of them are specially designed for military use, while others are gizmos you might have in your pocket right now.
Can You Name the British Movie From One Screenshot?
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God save the Queen and British cinema as well! Hollywood may dominate, but the U.K. is doing fine, shaking and not stirring drinks for James Bond and heading to Hogwarts with Harry Potter. Think you can name all of these British films? Take the quiz and see!
5 Most Challenging Aspects of Being a Nurse
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Nurses perform critical duties under high pressure as part of a day's work. What parts of a job with lives on the line are the most challenging?
How Induction Cooktops Work
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If you're looking for a way to modernize your kitchen, you may be considering induction cooktops. Learn about induction cooktops.