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How Landfills Work

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What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.

15 of the Worst Hurricanes in U.S. History

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Unearth the Worst Hurricanes in US History: Catastrophic storms that shaped landscapes, impacted communities, and left indelible marks on the nation.

How Credit Monitoring Works

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But does credit monitoring really help protect against identity theft? Learn how credit monitoring works at HowStuffWorks.

How Nuclear Bombs Work

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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?

Brilliance or Blarney: The St. Patrick's Day Traditions Quiz

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St. Patrick's Day can be one of the most fun holidays of the year - and one of the most misunderstood. Who was St. Patrick? Why are people pinching me? Whose idea was it to dye entire rivers green? Find out these answers and more as you kiss the Blarney Stone and learn (or confirm) the truth about St. Patrick's Day.

How Animal Detectives Work

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Animal detectives work to solve crimes committed against domestic and wild animals. Learn who animal detectives answer to and how you can become one.

How NASA Works

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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.

What are the pros and cons of hydrogen energy?

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What are the pros and cons of hydrogen energy? Learn about this innovative green technology and the pros and cons of hydrogen energy.

How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?

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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.

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