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Why Do Beavers Build Dams?
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Why do beavers build dams and what happens when they do? How would things change if no more beavers build dams?
How Cruise Missiles Work
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A fascinating article that describes how cruise missiles work and explores some of their advanced technology!
What Is a Deep Cycle Battery, and How Does It Differ From a Standard One?
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What is the difference between a normal lead-acid car battery and a "deep cycle" battery? I have a trolling motor on my boat and I don't see why I can't use my car's battery with it rather than spending another $80 on a deep cycle battery.
Recipe Tips
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These recipe tips give details on adjusting quantities of ingredients to feed larger or smaller crowds. Healthy snack recipe tips are also provided.
The Mysterious Power of Mass Hysteria: Minds Over Matter?
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Collective hysteria affected 600 girls in Chalco, Mexico, a town near Mexico City. Learn about collective hysteria and causes of collective hysteria.
What Is Car Depreciation?
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Car depreciation can cause a new car to lose its value at an alarming rate. Find out what car depreciation is at HowStuffWorks.
Plasmapheresis Procedure
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During a plasmapheresis procedure, plasma, the fluid part of the blood, is removed from blood cells. See why plasamapheresis is used.
Diuretics
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Diuretics help to control high blood pressure. Learn more about diuretics at Discovery Health.
Why Is Biodiversity Important for Ecosystems?
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Biodiversity means rainforests and reefs teeming with species right? There's more to it than that though. Genetic diversity has a big role to play, too. Just ask that cheetah cub.
What really happens when you can't stop eating?
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What happens if you can't stop eating? For some people, they never feel full. Learn what happens if you can't stop eating and what causes the condition.