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How Gorilla Glass Works
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Gorilla Glass is a scratch- and impact-resistant glass that can be used on cell phones and other gadgets. Learn what makes Gorilla Glass so tough.
5 Social Networking Sites for Baby Boomers
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There are a few social networking sites for baby boomers. We've researched five of the best social networking sites for baby boomers and listed them here.
Is Online Banking Safe?
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Identity theft is always an issue when dealing with online services, but is online banking actually safe? Find out with this article by howStuffWorks.com.
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
How Exploding Head Syndrome Works
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You're deep in dreamland when you hear an explosion so loud you wake up. But there's nothing outside or inside your house making the noise. What just happened?
What Is a Nor'easter?
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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean - and why don't we say "northeaster"?
Is 'new car smell' toxic?
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Is 'new car smell' toxic? Keep reading to learn about 'new car smell' and discover if it is toxic.
Adding Solar Panels to Farms Is Good for Plants, Animals and People
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The unlikely symbiotic relationship of solar panels and agriculture is known as agrivoltaics. Is it coming to a farm near you?
The Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Plus 12 Nail-biters
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Fear of flying? Here are 13 airports where location, terrain, weather and design limitations make takeoff and landing a challenge for pilots and a nail-biter for passengers.
How Good Is Your Medical Vocabulary?
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Hey, you knew all those years of "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy" would pay off someday, right? Show off your mastery of medical-speak now, with our quiz!