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10 Connections Between Physics and Music
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Sound waves carry music to our ears, but they also carry the principles of physics. Find out how physics and music are intertwined.
How Atomic Clocks Work
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When the power goes out and is later restored, how do you know what time to set your clocks to? Have you ever wondered how time is regulated? Learn how scientists determine exact time.
Why do you have two lungs but only one heart?
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The two lungs-one heart system evolved because that was all we needed to survive. Learn more about the evolution of the two lungs-one heart system.
Did we pay more taxes in the past?
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Did we pay more taxes in the past? Read about taxes in history compared to the taxes we pay today.
The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks
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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.
'What, Me Worry?' Celebrating 70 Years of Mad Magazine
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Beloved of preteen Boomers, this subversively stupid magazine set the tone for everything that came after it, from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Daily Show."
Speed Demon: A Chopper Profile
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Speed Demon is a custom chopper with an elongated frame, stretched tank and gradual rake. See photos and specifications for this far-reaching chopper.
Clyde Drexler
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Clyde Drexler soared into an NBA career in 1983 that would bring him fame, fortune, and an NBA championship ring. Learn more about Clyde Drexler.
How far underground are oil deposits?
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The U.S. consumes 19.1 million barrels of petroleum each day -- almost half of it in the form of gasoline, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What's the cheapest new energy alternative?
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America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.