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How Salt Works

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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.

Grassoline: Can we fuel cars with grass?

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Grassoline for fuel is a concept that is under development in the ongoing search for an alternative to oil. Learn about the concept of grassoline.

How Aboriginal Australians Work

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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.

How Interest Rates Work

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Interest rates are basically the price we pay for living in a world that relies heavily on credit and debt. Find out how interest rates work in this article.

How F/A-22 Raptors Work

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The F/A-22 Raptor incorporates the latest stealth technology with a wide array of weapons and computer systems. Learn what sets this jet apart from the F-15.

How Nuclear Fusion Reactors Work

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Fusion reactors will use abundant sources of fuel, will not leak radiation above normal background levels, and will produce less radioactive waste than current fission reactors. Learn about this promising power source.

How Speed Dating Works

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Speed dating has roots in the Jewish faith, and was intended to help singles find others related to the faith. Find out how speed dating works.

How Self-inflating Tires Work

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Self-inflating tires can change their PSI to adjust to road conditions. Learn about self-inflating tire systems and how they're being adapted for consumers.

10 Strange American Traditions

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Americans celebrate many traditions without even considering how strange the rest of world might consider them. What do you think are some of the weirdest?

How Embalming Works

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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.

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