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How Ocean Currents Work
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Ocean currents may be driven by tides, winds or differences in density. Learn how ocean currents affect marine transportation and nutrient cycling.
Why are barns usually painted red?
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Red barns are a common sight in rural parts of the country, but have you ever wondered why they're painted red? Learn about the purpose of red barns.
How Well Do You Know the World's Countries?
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The average person's geography skills are notoriously poor, especially when looking beyond one's own region. Test your knowledge of countries on four major continents with our quiz!
What Is Sassafras and Is it Safe?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many uses and potential dangers of sassafras.
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
The Seahorse Is a Romantic, Slow-swimming Fish
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Dwindling natural habitats are causing a significant decline in certain seahorse species. To bolster populations, researchers in Australia are building seahorse hotels and leaving the lights on.
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
How 'Tremors' Graboids Work
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Graboids, from the film Tremors, are man-eating worms that live in Nevada. Learn about the science of Graboids in this article.
How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
How Easter Works
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Easter is celebrated by Christians each year and is the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Learn more about the Easter holiday.