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Do a Person's Fingerprints Change After Death?

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Our fingerprints serve to definitively identify us forever, right? But do they? How long do fingerprints remain usable as identification after we are dead?

How do I install attic vents?

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Installing attics vents is simple with instruction. Learn how to install attic vents at HowStuffWorks.

Why Distant Mountains Appear Blue to the Naked Eye

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Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Those mountains way off in the distance really do look blue, and it's because of how light wavelengths scatter in the atmosphere.

Sastrugi: Nature's Beautiful Speed Bumps

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Sastrugi are gorgeous snow formations found in the polar north, but they're also no fun to travel over.

How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?

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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?

10 Types of Roofs for Homes, Commercial Buildings and More

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The roof of a house is not just a protective covering; it's a defining element that contributes to the overall aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of a structure.

How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On

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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.

Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History

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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?

13 Types of Pasta Shapes for Your Next Feast

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From angel hair and bucatini to orecchiette and fusili, learn all about different types of pasta.

Can carbon fiber solve the oil crisis?

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Carbon fiber is five times as strong as steel and it's much more lightweight. Learn about carbon fiber and how it could solve the oil crisis.

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