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How Did Earth Day Start?
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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?
How the Euro Works
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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
GLOBE Wants You as a Citizen Scientist
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Citizen science allows virtually anyone to collect and analyze date about the Earth. GLOBE wants you to become its citizen scientist.
10 Whistleblowers and the Horrors They Exposed
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When people leak knowledge of illicit or immoral activities, they're thrust onto the world stage. Here are 10 whistleblowers who made big waves.
5 Tips for Buying Car Insurance Online
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Where you can get the best auto insurance on the internet? Learn more in these 5 tips for buying car insurance online.
How do rescue teams search a flooded city?
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When a hurricane or flash flood strikes a city, it can leave residents stranded in their cars, homes or other buildings waiting for rescue. How do rescue teams know where to go first?
How Coronavirus Has Helped to Clear the Air
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Satellite data shows just how much air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis, from China, India, Italy and beyond.
How NASA Works
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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.
How Alternative Fuel Filling Stations Work
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Alternative fuel filling stations are growing in popularity. Learn about how alternative fuel filling stations work at HowStuffWorks.