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Do microwaves kill nutrients in food?
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Microwaves are convenient, but are they too good to be true? Find out if microwaves kill nutrients in food.
Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle
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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.
Cadmium: The Highly Toxic Metal That Powers the World
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Cadmium is a natural metal and the leading component in rechargeable batteries and solar cells. It is also highly toxic and heavily regulated.
15 Types of Cars for Every Purpose and Personality
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Trying to navigate the car market can feel like walking into an auto showroom the size of a small planet. With so many types of cars rolling off production lines, understanding your options is key to picking the right set of wheels.
Where Is the Biggest Oil Rig in the World?
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Offshore drilling requires enormous structures designed to extract crude oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean floor. When people search for the biggest oil rig in the world, they are usually referring to the massive offshore platforms used in global oil production.
15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World
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Cats have an exceptionally independent personality compared to other pets. There must be some distant memory of being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt locked away in their genetic code that explains their sassy, uppity nature.
1969 Hurst/Olds
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With a bright gold stripe proclaiming its glorious return, a Hurst-modified Olds 4-4-2 muscle car enjoyed its second season in 1969. Check out the performance numbers on the 1969 Hurst/Olds.
How Space Suits Work
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We are seeing a lot more space suits now that the international space station is occupied. Learn how space suits work and why they cost $12 million each!
How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
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You find references to force, power, torque and energy all over the HowStuffWorks site. Learn what these terms really mean and how they relate to one another.
How Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.