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Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
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Why do we celebrate Labor Day, and why is it on the first Monday in September?
Disadvantages of Wind Energy: Do Wind Turbines Affect Health?
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Green, clean energy sounds good at first: Harness the power of the wind to run our creature comforts. But could the sounds people hear (and don't hear) from wind turbines endanger their health?
Alternative Medicines for Anemia
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Alternative medicines for anemia include nutritional therapy, herbal medicines, and homeopathy. Learn how to treat anemia in your home.
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
Is Chlorine Bleach? How to Use Chlorine-based Cleaning Products
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I recently used chlorine bleach to clean the siding on my house, and I was amazed at how well it worked! What is bleach? How does it remove stains? Is the chlorine in bleach the same as the chlorine in drinking water or in swimming pools? Is chlorine safe to use?
1940 Oldsmobile Series 90 Custom Cruiser Sedan
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The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 90 Custom Cruiser Sedan led the charge of the new Series 90 line and sold 33,075. Find out more about this collectible car.
Pasta Questions
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Pasta is a common dinner item, but preparation isn't always a piece of cake. Learn some of the answers to questions about pasta.
Fallout: What Would Happen if the Hoover Dam Broke?
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The Hoover Dam holds back 10 trillion gallons of water. That's enough to cover the entire state of Connecticut. How much damage would be done if the dam broke?
What if I wanted to build a Great Pyramid today?
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To build a Great Pyramid today you would run into cost and labor issues that didn't exist in ancient Egypt. Learn about building a pyramid today.
Who Are the Real Men in Black?
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Men in black have been in UFO folklore since Albert Bender mysteriously shut down his International Flying Saucer Bureau. Where do men in black come from and whose interests do they serve?