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How Green are Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries?
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Fossil fuels (like gasoline and diesel) are running out and getting a bad rap for nasty tailpipe emissions -- and rightly so. Learn more about how green are automotive lithium-ion batteries.
Activities for Kids with Learning Disabilities
Activities for kids with learning disabilities make reading and math more fun. Learn about activities for kids with learning disabilities.
Surgical Adhesive Inspired by Slug Mucus Can Patch Bleeding Tissue
The Dusky Arion slug provided scientists with unlikely inspiration for a glue that sticks to wet surfaces. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Porsche Is Launching a Luxury Car Subscription Program
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How will the subscription service Porsche Passport work? Learn more about luxury car subscription apps in this HowStuffWorks article.
Hot Wheels Debuts Wheelchair Toy With Paralympian Aaron "Wheelz"
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Mattel's very first remote-controlled wheelchair action figure was designed with Paralympian Aaron Wheelz. And yes, it can totally do a backflip!
Time to Get Real: The Secrets of Reality Shows Quiz
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Although it's debatable how "real" these shows actually are, they still fascinate the masses. How much do you know about the behind-the-scenes filming of reality TV programming?
Are geothermal power plants safe?
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For all our hand-wringing over the oil supply, it might shock you to realize that the solution to our dependence on fossil fuels lies right under our feet.
What Do Possums Eat? Most Things, It Turns Out
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If you're trying to keep opossums out of your trash, you may be asking yourself, "What do possums eat?" Unfortunately, the answer is just about everything.
The Trapdoor Spider Builds Silk-lined Burrow Traps
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The trapdoor spider is one of the sneakiest hunters in the arachnid world. These clever spiders are named for their unique hunting strategy: They build burrows with hinged "doors" made of soil and twigs that they use to ambush and capture prey. These burrows are lined with silk for stability.
Why Is Yogurt Advertising So Focused on Women?
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Why is yogurt marketed towards women? Learn about food marketing and gender in this HowStuffWorks Now article and Stuff Mom Never Told You podcast.