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Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno
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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.
The Science Behind the Pollen Count
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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
How Well Do You Know the Show 'Last Man Standing?'
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Are you ready for the Baxters?! After a six-year run, most thought we said goodbye to them. Prepped to return to TV in 2018, let's see how well you know "Last Man Standing!"
How the Moon Works
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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite and the closest celestial object. Learn about the moon and some of the theories about the moon's origin.
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.
Kummakivi, Finland's Balancing Rock, Seems to Defy the Laws of Physics
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It looks completely impossible that this rock should stand, balanced as it is, but it has not moved since the last ice age.
Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began
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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.
Apollo 11 Put the First Men on the Moon. What About Missions 12-17?
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You know Apollo 11. But what did the other Apollo missions accomplish after Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind?
When will we run out of fossil fuels?
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When will we run out of fossil fuels? Keep reading to discover when we will run out of fossil fuels and learn about new alternatives!