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How do erasers erase?
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Ahhhh, the good old No. 2 pencil and its oft-used eraser. Have you ever wondered exactly what science is at work when that pink, rubbery lifesaver eradicates your blunders?
Makeup Guide for the Mature Bride
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Mature brides might want a classier palate for their wedding day. Check out this makeup guide for the mature bride.
How E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel Works
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Learn what E85 is and why some people believe this alternative fuel has the potential to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
Top 8 Synthetic Fuels
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Different types of synthetic fuels offer some advantages over fossil fuels. Find out about the top synthetic fuels and how they're processed.
How Power Drills Work
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Whether you're drilling holes or screwing screws, power drills make finishing most home improvement jobs much faster. Learn all about power drills.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?
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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.
Do you need a prescription antiperspirant?
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Do you need a prescription antiperspirant? Read about prescription-strength antiperspirants and whether you should use one.
What will speed mean in the future?
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Speed in the future will be realized by a varied assortment of fuels and power sources. Read about speed and the future and how it's being tested today in Utah.