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How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works
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Chemical warfare and biological warfare is explained in this article. Learn about biological and chemical warfare.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.
How Igloos Work
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Igloos may be made by the Inuit as temporary houses to use on fishing and hunting expeditions. Read about igloos and find out how to build an igloo.
Will a drought affect the price of ethanol?
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Many scientists fear the many ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol. Learn about ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol here.
Claude Monet Giverny Paintings
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Claude Monet was passionate about painting and gardening. Learn about the lush flower and water gardens Monet created and painted at his Giverny estate.
10 Amazing Things People's Brains Have Done
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The human brain can do some amazing things -- and humans can do amazing things because of it. Here are 10 of the most wondrous and unusual feats ever performed by a person's brain.
The Car Quiz
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Like any great story, the history of the automobile is full of heroes, villains, daring feats and crushing defeats. What do you REALLY know about your trusted automotive companion?
How Food Works
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Ever wonder what, exactly, you are putting in your body when you eat? Would you like to know the real difference between a "fat" and a "carb"? Learn all about food and how your body uses it!
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.