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What Is Sodium Nitrate in Processed Meats, and Is It Harmful?
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Sodium nitrate and its relative sodium nitrite are preservatives that you find in lots of processed meats. Learn why they add these preservatives to food.
Porsche 928
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The Porsche 928 was a prospective replacement for the rear-engine Porsche 911. Learn why the great front-engine 928 never met that potential.
How Brain Mapping Works
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Brain mapping attempts to provide a complete picture of the brain's structure. Learn how brain mapping works and why it's such a scientific breakthrough.
Porsche 911
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The Porsche 911 is acclaimed the world's best all-around sports car. Find out why in this detailed history packed with pictures and specifications.
How Much Actual Money Is There in the World?
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Exactly how much money is there in the world? Learn how some have counted the amount of money that exists and why it's such a difficult task.
How Space Farming Works
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Space farming is the process of cultivating plants in space. Learn why space farming is important and how space farming will affect life on Earth
How E-waste Works
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E-waste refers to your discarded electronics and electrical devices. Learn why it's so difficult to properly recycle e-waste.
How Houseflies Work
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Though houseflies scavenge and carry disease, houseflies also provide food for the local ecosystem. Learn why houseflies love the great indoors.
How Inheritance Tax Works
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Inheritance tax is also known as an estate tax or death tax. Find out why a grieving family has to pay an inheritance tax.
Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?
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Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy? Learn why sleepiness is common after Thanksgiving dinner and how the amino acid tryptophan works.