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Offshore drilling means combing Earth for new underwater oil reserves. Learn more about offshore drilling and finding oil in the midst of rough seas.

Can the Internet stretch out to planets like Mars? Learn how it will!

What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?

Parallel processing allows computer programs to run faster because of the use of more CPUs. Learn more about parallel processing at HowStuffWorks.

Aloe vera is one of the most widely used herbal remedies. Find out how aloe vera can soothe skin and heal burns, rashes, frostbite, and wounds.

The pelican's bill is its most distinctive feature. But can a pelican bill hold as much food as its stomach can?

Lemurs live in Madagascar - and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.

The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

The Nelson wine region is among New Zealand's best. Learn all about the Nelson wine region at HowStuffWorks.

Are humans separate from chimps and other apes? Learn what separates us from chimps.

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