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Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?

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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.

Rolls-Royce Finally Enters the SUV Market

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Rolls-Royce has thrown its famed hood ornament into the SUV ring. HowStuffWorks looks at the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV.

Algae: Pond Scum or Food of the Future?

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Algae represents big money to some investors and could provide protein to help solve the problem of world hunger.

Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous

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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?

Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.

Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria

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A small study found that dog bowls, especially ceramic and plastic bowls, breed E. coli, salmonella and MRSA. HowStuffWorks looks at the findings.

Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?

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If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?

Should you hang up your landline during a thunderstorm?

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If you're in a thunderstorm, then your top priority is safety. It might sound like a good idea to call your loved ones and let them know you're okay, but hold the phone a moment. See those lightning bolts outside? They've got other ideas.

Was the Ford Edsel really that much of a failure?

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The Ford Edsel was discontinued in 1959. While it wasn't up to Ford's standards, was the Ford Edsel really a big failure? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

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