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Tungsten's Boiling Point Is 10,030 F and Other Crazy Facts

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Tungsten's hardness and heat resistance make it a must for products like rocket engine nozzles, armor-piercing bullets and even the humble light bulb filament. In fact, pure tungsten boils at 10,030 F, the same as the photosphere of the sun.

What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?

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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.

What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?

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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.

How Do Geiger Counters Work?

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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.

5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars

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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.

The Bohr Model: Quickly Replaced But Never Forgotten

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Niels Bohr proposed the model of the atom that we still learn in school today, even though it's technically incorrect.

The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart

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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.

Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy

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Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.

How to Moisturize When You've Got a Sunburn

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Moisturizing skin when you've got a sunburn reduces pain and speeds up recovery. Learn how to moisturize when you've got a sunburn at HowStuffWorks.

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