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Where did the moon come from?

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The origin of the moon is explained in this article. Learn about the origin of the moon.

10 Scientifically Sound Weather Superstitions

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Ever hear that saying that a cow lies down when rain is coming? This superstition may not be as udderly ridiculous as you think.

How Fire Tornadoes Work

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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?

Dinosaur Extinction

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Dinosaurs went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Era. Learn the theories that try to explain what happened to the dinosaurs and why they went extinct.

What are the benefits of hydrogen-powered vehicles?

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As new fuel sources are developed, some people wonder about hydrogen car benefits. Learn about some of the hydrogen car benefits in this article.

Paintings by Camille Pissarro

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Camille Pissarro, one of the original Impressionists, was know for his plein air technique. Read about the life and paintings of Camille Pissarro.

Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and sits on an axial plane tilted at a jaw-dropping 97.7-degree angle. And yes, Uranus does actually stink.

Top 10 Green Roofing Options

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Top 10 green roofing options are explained in this article. Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about 10 green roofing options.

What Is a Harvest Moon?

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The harvest moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in late September or early October in the Northern Hemisphere.

7 Types of Eclipses: Lunar, Solar and ... Hybrid?

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When the moon, Earth and sun align just right, the result is one of nature's most dramatic celestial events. The different types of eclipses each reveal something unique about our solar system and the motion of the moon and Earth.

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