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How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
Capitalize This! The State Capitals Quiz
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Every state has a capital city, which houses the government where all the legislative action happens. How much do you know about these capitals?
How Exploding Manholes Work
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Manhole covers have been blasting out of the ground in New York City. Find out what causes these strange explosions and how powerful they really are.
Maybe You Can Be Too Thin? Meet the World's Skinniest Skyscraper
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Standing 1,428 feet tall and just 60 feet wide, Steinway Tower in New York City has earned the nickname, "The Coffee Stirrer."
Does smog make for beautiful sunsets?
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Many people think that beautiful, blazing sunsets are one upside to living with the smog that hangs over polluted cities. Are they right? Does smog actually enhance sunsets?
14 Southern States With Complicated Histories and Robust Cultures
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The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.
Ethylene Oxide Is a Carcinogen You Need to Know About
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The EPA deemed ethylene oxide a carcinogen in 2016, yet many cities across the U.S. are being polluted with the invisible gas. HowStuffWorks explains.
10 Chicago Festivals to Keep You Partying Year-round
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Looking for a city that parties with purpose, pizazz, and a whole lot of sound? Welcome to Chicago festivals, where every neighborhood turns into a stage, and the seasons themselves seem to dance to the beat.
How the Aston Martin Cygnet Works
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The Aston Martin Cygnet is a new city car from one of the world's most exclusive car makers. Read about the Aston Martin Cygnet at HowStuffWorks.
Can the Feds Close State Borders to Stop COVID-19?
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Some legal experts say the U.S. government can't close state borders or quarantine entire cities to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Others disagree.