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16 Clean and Fresh Uses for Dryer Sheets
Don't toss those used dryer sheets! This versatile product can be reused for a wide variety of additional purposes. And new sheets have uses besides preventing static cling.
Can You Ace This General Football Knowledge Quiz?
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America's favorite pastime (hey, there's no law that says it has to be baseball) is full of terminology and rules. We bet you don't know them all. Test your knowledge and find out!
How Well do You Know Your '90s Slang?
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"That's my name, don't wear it out!" The 1990s were a virtual goldmine for all manner of cultural catch phrases and lingo. How well do remember '90s slang?
The Truth About Libra Compatibility: Find Your Perfect Match
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Stop guessing about your compatibility with a Libra! Get the definitive guide to Libra love, friendship, and relationships. Discover the ultimate compatibility secrets and find your perfect match today.
La Pascualita: Bridal Shop Mannequin or Embalmed Corpse?
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La Pascualita stands silent and still in the window of a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. Many say she isn't plastic, but the embalmed corpse of the store's former owner.
What Is an Internal Combustion Engine?
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Explore the mechanics and inner workings of the internal combustion engine, an innovation of the Industrial Revolution that transformed transportation.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
The World's Smallest Lizard Is Tinier Than a Quarter
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The smallest lizard in the world depends on what part of the animal you measure. Scientists usually compare lizards by snout-to-vent length, or SVL, which measures body length from the tip of the snout to the opening beneath the tail.
How the Machine Gun Revolutionized Warfare
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The invention of the machine gun forever changed the battlefield. While soldiers once had to reload after a single shot, they now can fire hundreds of rounds per minute without a single pause.
How Coffee Works
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This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?