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How Concrete Roofs Work
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Concrete roofs are exactly what they sound like: solid slabs of concrete capping the top of homes. How can concrete roofs protect you from big storms?
How Ozone Pollution Works
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We want the ozone layer, but we don't want ozone pollution... Good in the atmosphere but bad on the ground? Find out about ozone pollution, how it affects you and what you can do about it.
How Body Armor Works
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Look at hard body armor and other modern armor technologies to see how they can stop bullets.
The Rainbow Snake Feasts on American Eels
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The rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma) - sometimes called an eel moccasin or red-lined snake - is a nonvenomous snake. It has vibrant coloration and a specialized diet. Humans rarely see rainbow snakes (despite their striking appearance) because they spend much of their lives hidden in aquatic habitats.
What is The Difference Between the Skin On Your Face and Your Body?
Skin on your face and skin on your body are very different. Learn how they vary and the best ways to get healthy skin on your face and your body
How to Clean Baseboards With a Dryer Sheet
Baseboards are the trim or molding that runs along the bottom edge of interior walls, where the wall meets the floor. They protect walls, cover gaps, add decorative style and prevent dust and dirt from accumulating over time.
How Cell-phone Radiation Works
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Cell-phone radiation has been debated for years now. Find out what the buzz is about and how to protect yourself when choosing and using a cell phone.
Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?
To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?
Which Branch of Law Enforcement Should You Join?
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So you think that you have the type of qualities that would make you a good law enforcement officer? We get you want to protect and serve, but at what law enforcement branch should you apply?
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.