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Niagara Falls Will Temporarily Stop Gushing in 2019

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The formidable gusher could stop flowing for a few months in 2019 in order to repair some bridges in dire need.

How to Future-proof Your Child's Credit From Fraud

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The last thing you want is for your child to have their identity stolen. The good news is there are ways to protect them from financial fraud.

How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

What Is Graphene? The Mind-boggling Wonder Material

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This is one 'supermaterial' that might actually live up to its hype. So what is graphene really, and why is it so versatile?

What's the Difference Between a Cave and a Cavern?

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One term might give you the impression of something grand and mysterious, while the other makes you think of claustrophobia-inducing environs that threaten human life. But what's the real difference?

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.

The Flying Snake Doesn't Fly So Much as Fall With Style

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To some, the thought of snakes flying through the air is the scariest thought imaginable, but, as we'll explain, flying snakes don't actually fly, they "fall with style."

Cream of Tartar Is a Baker's Best Friend

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Cream of tartar isn't cream, nor is it creamy. But it is handy and inexpensive, and it'll give your food 'oomph.' Here's why you'll want to have it around.

How Bulletproof Are Bulletproof Vests?

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Without question, they save lives - but they aren't 100 percent failsafe.

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