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5 Long-lasting Building Materials
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Construction has come a long way from the mud huts or canvas tents early man. But what materials should be used to keep that roof securely over our heads?
How Granite Countertops Work
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Tough, wear-resistant granite countertops have long been one of the most popular choices. Learn how granite countertops work at HowStuffWorks.
Trovants Are Stones That Seem to Grow, Move and Reproduce
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Trovants, found only in a small town in Romania, are stones that actually seem to move and grow. But are they alive?
6 Pets that Traveled Long Distances to Get Home
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How lost dogs and cats find their way home is a mystery. Read about 6 pets that traveled long distances to get home to their owners.
How does Air Krete work?
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Air Krete is a cement-based insulation product whose primary component is magnesium oxide. But what makes Air Krete different from other types of insulation?
Bronze Age Wonders Emerge After 3,000 Years Beneath a British Bog
Archaeological finds at England's Must Farm are incredible. Learn more about the items found at Must Farm in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
4 Facts About Phosphate, the Chemical Compound That's Everywhere
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You might wonder what phosphates do, but they are so intrinsic to our daily lives that the question really is: What don't phosphates do?
Don't Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf Spider
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Wolf spiders might find their way into your house and can look threatening, but they're really harmless.
Ancient Sea Scorpion Possibly The Largest Bug to Live on Earth
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The sea scorpion may have been the largest bug to ever live on the Earth, according to a recent find. Learn more about the giant sea scorpion.
Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.