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How the PRISM Surveillance System Works
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Is the undercover program called PRISM actually a fairly transparent tool for gathering information or a mandate for snooping through your e-mail?
How Whaling Works
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Whaling has been practiced for several centuries. Learn about whaling, and find out what is being done to stop whaling.
How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked
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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?
How to Become an Astronaut
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Like a firefighter or a rock star, an astronaut is one of those jobs kids say they want to have when they grow up. If you're still serious, we can tell you what it takes.
Will your next car wake you up when you fall asleep at the wheel?
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Being asleep at the wheel is no joke, but new car technology may keep you awake. Read how being asleep at the wheel may be solved by a car that wakes you up.
What happens to abandoned mines?
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Abandoned mine shafts may look romantic with their clapboarded entrances and rusting pickaxes, but they can be deadly. So who ensures that these dangerous sites are properly closed up? You may find the answer a little unsettling.
Why is it still necessary to crash test vehicles?
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Automakers and government agencies stage auto crash tests to gather vehicle data and driver response information. Read about auto crash tests here.
Is Fiberglass Dangerous?
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Is fiberglass insulation dangerous? Fiberglass insulation is how we keep energy costs down. Learn why some think fiberglass is as bad as asbestos.
How do trees affect the weather?
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How do trees affect the weather? Learn how trees can influence not only the five-day forecast, but global climate patterns and global warming.
Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?
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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.