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10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
10 Design Flaws in the Average Home
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Just about everyone's home has something that could be improved. And sometimes design choices are to blame. Learn about the 10 most common design flaws in the typical house.
Can You Pass This Woodworking Quiz?
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Woodworking can be a hobby or a profession, but that's where it stops being simple. Woodworking encompasses a huge array of skills and applications, from building dwellings to sculpture, to print making. How much do you really know about it?
How Crayons Work
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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Body Parts That Can Be Successfully Rebuilt
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Can body parts be rebuilt? In some cases, yes they can. Take a look at 10 body parts that can successfully be rebuilt at HowStuffWorks.
Trucking Industry Slang Quiz
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Think you know your bears from your back door? Your lowboys from your bobtails? Your gateway from your granny lane? Prove you're not a semipro and test your knowledge of the language of truckers with this quiz!
What is silica gel and why do I find little packets of it in everything I buy?
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Many of the things I buy contain little packets of crystals. Some of them actually say "Silica Gel" on them, but many are unlabeled or say something like, "Do not eat." I have found these packets in electronics, vitamins and even in some pepperoni I
Cytoprotective Barrier Agents
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Learn about cytoprotective barrier agents, including possible side effects and drug interactions, in this article from Discovery Health.
How dangerous is sewage?
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Sewage that is left untreated can have a deadly impact on the environment. Learn how dangerous sewage is in this article.
How to Remove Paint From Glass
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You just finished painting your house and now want to remove all the paint that splattered on the windows. This article will give you some suggestions about how to remove paint from glass.