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What's In Potting Soil? Everything But Soil

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Potting soil looks an awful lot like dirt, except there's likely no earth in the mix. So, what is it really made of? And is it better for potted plants than the stuff from the ground?

Why Does the Universe Depend on Planck's Constant?

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Planck's constant, which made an appearance in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," is one of the most important differences between reality at the atomic and subatomic level and what we can see around us.

What Is An Inverter? Explaining DC/AC Power Supplies

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You may have heard about DC/AC power inverters, but do you really know what these useful gadgets can do? Learn about DC/AC power inverters at HowStuffWorks.

What's the Best-selling Vehicle in the World? Ranking Car Sales

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Every year, automakers battle for the title of the best-selling vehicle in the world. The top spot reflects both bragging rights and a snapshot of what people around the globe actually buy and drive.

What Is a Hard Drive and How Does It Work?

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Nearly every desktop computer requires a hard drive for data storage, but what is a hard drive, exactly? Your hard disk drive holds all of the information available on your computer. Take a look inside this incredibly precise storage mechanism!

What Are Decibels, and How Are They Measured?

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The decibel scale measures sound based on human hearing, which makes it one of the most unusual scientific measurements. How are decibel calculated and what do they tell us about sound?

What's the best way to add an interior wall to an existing structure?

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Dreaming of busting up that large room you never use and turning it into two smaller ones? Here are some best practices for putting up an interior wall, no matter what sort of space you're starting out with.

What if I forgot to remove a piercing before an MRI?

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The magnets found in an MRI machine are incredibly powerful. It can pull a stethoscope right out of a doctor's lab coat. So what would happen if you forgot to take out an earring? Ouch!

What is the angel hair phenomenon?

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The "angel hair phenomenon" sounds like a best-selling pasta dish from your local Italian restaurant. Or maybe we're just hungry. But if this phenomenon isn't related to tasty cuisine, what's it all about -- and are angels actually involved?

What Combination of Harry Potter Characters Matches Your Personality?

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You know what's better than finding out which Harry Potter character you're most similar to? It's finding out which two Harry Potter characters you're most like! We believe in double the characters for twice the fun!

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