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A Kid-friendly Introduction to Magnets and Magnetism
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Magnetism is at work all around you. Even our Earth is a giant magnet!
5 Ways Hybrid Battery Packs are Being Improved
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Could hybrid battery pack improvements hasten the popularity of eco-friendly cars? Read our list of 5 recent hybrid battery pack improvements for details.
Rhodium: Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal
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Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the planet today, used mainly for keeping car emissions in check.
10 Types of Metal (and We Don't Mean the Music)
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Metals are everywhere—in the wires in your walls, the pans in your kitchen, and even in your blood. These types of metal are defined by their atomic structure, properties, and how they interact with other elements.
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.
Will lithium-ion batteries power cars?
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Lithium-ion batteries are most commonly found in cell phones and laptops. Learn whether the lithium-ion battery will soon be powering your car.
5 Famous Sideshow Entertainers
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Many sideshow performers were successful, but some stole the spotlight. Learn about five famous sideshow entertainers at HowStuffWorks.
How Spontaneous Human Combustion Works
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Ever heard of a person going up in flames for no reason at all? Find out what spontaneous human combustion means.
The Cola Wars: Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Quiz
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There aren't many of us who can recall a time when Coke and Pepsi weren't duking it out for domination of the worldwide cola market. How much do you know about the cola wars?
Will I get shocked if I drive an electric car through a big puddle?
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If you drive an electric vehicle, should you be concerned with electric vehicle safety? Find out why it's important to understand electric vehicle safety.