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How a Weather Balloon Works?
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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.
How Earthbag Homes Work
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Earthbag homes are exactly what they sound like. They're houses built from bags full of earth. Learn more about earthbag homes and how to build them.
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
If You Can Name 25/25 of These Countries From Just Three Cities, You're a Geography Genius
There are more than 190 countries in the world, and that's a lot to know! If you've ever had a map hanging on your wall, you probably got the knowledge to ace this. Find out if you're a geography genius by seeing how high you can score!
How Avalanches Work
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Learn how avalanches form, how long you can stay alive while buried under an avalanche and what steps you can take to survive.
10 Health and Beauty Questions for Dr. Oz
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of books like "YOU: Staying Young" has turned his focus to beauty. Learn what the "YOU: Being Beautiful" writer has to say.
How Charitable Tax Deductions Work
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You get two things when you donate to a charity: a feel-good moment and a tax deduction. Learn more about charitable tax deductions at HowStuffWorks.
How Floating Bridges Work
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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.
10 Boom Towns that Went Bust
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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.