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10 Ways Technology Can Save People From Storms

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A very strong storm doesn't automatically mean death or destruction. You can improve the odds of surviving intact with reinforcements to your home. Plus, scientists are improving their forecast methods. Let's look at high-tech and low-tech storm alerts.

10 Best Green Cars

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How much do you know about the best 'green' cars? Keep reading to discover the 10 Best Green Cars (Plus: the Worst Offenders).

Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built

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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."

What if sea levels rose 12 inches?

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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?

Can You Really Use Vegetable Oil to Fuel Your Car?

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Could vegetable oil really become commonplace as a fuel? While it certainly is an option for some engines, vegetable oil is a long way from being the fuel alternative of the future.

Why is concrete fire resistant?

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When you see a fire burning buildings on TV, do you ever wonder why some remain standing and others fold? Concrete has a lot to do with it.

Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?

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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.

How Netflix Works

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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.

How Colony Collapse Disorder Works

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Colony Collapse Disorder refers to the disappearance of bees from their hives. Learn what Colony Collapse Disorder is and how it affects agriculture.

Are There Tornadoes in Europe?

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North America certainly has many claims to fame. It's got the Great Lakes, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls -- all pretty impressive stuff. But can it claim tornadoes as uniquely its own -- and if so, what's up with that?

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