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10 Reasons Not to Go to the ER
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Wondering if your health emergency requires an emergency room visit? See 10 reasons not to go to the ER to find out.
How Spontaneous Human Combustion Works
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Ever heard of a person going up in flames for no reason at all? Find out what spontaneous human combustion means.
Is hydrogen fuel dangerous?
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Hydrogen fuel is an attractive alternative fuel source. Learn about hydrogen fuel and the dangers of the element, including the Hindenburg disaster story.
How Coal Stoves Work
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Coal stoves are very efficient when they are maintained properly. Learn more about how coal stoves work at HowStuffWorks.
How Screensavers Work
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Screensavers used to be necessary due to CRT monitor quirks -- now, they're mostly used for entertainment and security. Find out what a screensaver is and how it knows when to kick in.
How Fireplaces Work
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Fireplaces are known for their warmth, but they can sometimes lose more heat than they provide. Learn about fireplaces at HowStuffWorks.
What if I pumped pure oxygen into my car engine instead of using the air in the atmosphere?
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Pure oxygen in an engine would produce a dramatic increase in horsepower. Learn about pumping pure oxygen in an engine.
How to Cleanse When You Have a Sunburn
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Knowing how to cleanse when you have a sunburn will help it heal more quickly. Find out how to cleanse when you have a sunburn at HowStuffWorks.
How Fire Breathing Works
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Fire breathing produces amazing, but dangerous, spectacles. Learn how fire breathing works and meet fire breathers and practitioners of other fire arts.
Sun Poisoning
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Want to learn about sun poisoning? Visit HowStuffWorks to discover how the sun can actually poison you.