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Bushy-Tailed Woodrat
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Bushy-Tailed Woodrat has a habit of stealing shiny objects. Learn more about this creature at HowStuffWorks.
Do hybrid cars cause pollution?
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Do hybrid cars cause pollution? Find out if hybrid cars cause pollution at HowStuffWorks.
Goutweed, Bishops Weed
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Goutweed may be considered a bit of a nuisance, but it makes for solid ground cover and is easy to care for. Learn more about it at HowStuffWorks.
5 Things Jenga Can Teach Us About Structural Engineering
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Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts.
How can a tent use solar power?
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A solar-powered tent can provide lighting in the wild by harnessing energy from the sun. Learn about a solar-powered tent.
Ward Off Gingivitis: A Vegetable Soup Recipe for your Gums
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There are many ways to ward off gingivitis, including eating your vegetables. Check out a vegetable soup recipe for your gums in this article.
How to Read House Plans
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It's tough to read house plans when they're thick with seemingly cryptic symbols. How can you interpret their mysterious language?
Earth's Oldest Color Was Pink
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Scientists have found that ancient fossilized chlorophyll was dark red and purple in its concentrated form, which means that when diluted by water or soil, it would have lent a pink cast to earth and sea.
What's a brownfield?
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A brownfield are abandoned pieces of land that may be contaminated. Find out more about what a brownfield can do to a community.
Why don't we live underground?
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To live underground takes some serious planning: We've adapted to sunlight and air on the surface. Learn how to live underground and why it matters.