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What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?

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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?

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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?

Is China Launching Fake Moon a Bright Idea?

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China is planning launch a 'fake' moon to provide extra illumination to Chengdu, Sichuan. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

Could We Build Our Own Gundams?

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Well, heck yeah, we can, and we have. Let's take a look.

Fridge Organization 101: A Shelf by Shelf Guide

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Sure you can shove your food on any shelf in the fridge it will fit on. But stacking it the right way will help the food last longer.

Why André the Giant Was Larger Than Life

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André the Giant made his wrestling debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden. HowStuffWorks looks at what made him larger than life.

Boeing's Everett Facility Is the Largest Building on Earth

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With 36,000 workers, it has its own fire department, banks, day care facilities, medical clinic and water treatment plant.

What's Really Going on at the 'Tesla Tower'?

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There's a mysterious tower in Texas that strongly resembles Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower. Its constructors say they're testing some new forms of electromagnetic waves. But is something else going on?

'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots

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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.

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