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10 Technologies That Help Buildings Resist Earthquakes

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Bend but don't break: That's the idea behind many of these temblor-thwarting technologies. They may even allow a building's inhabitants to walk out unharmed and start picking up the pieces after the earthquake subsides.

How Controlled Detonations Work

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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.

10 Monsters That Deserve Movies

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Speed date with us as we get to know 10 monsters that deserve movies. Hollywood's monster menagerie will never be the same.

10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked

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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.

How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work

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Do you know How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work? Keep reading to learn how to generate power using plants and How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work.

How the Tea Party Works

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The Tea Party started as a grassroots movement that has gained momentum. Learn about the politics of the Tea Party.

How Fireplaces Work

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Fireplaces are known for their warmth, but they can sometimes lose more heat than they provide. Learn about fireplaces at HowStuffWorks.

10 Influential Green Architects

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Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today?

How Removing Public Monuments Works

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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?

10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You

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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.

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