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Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '70s?
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Every decade has their version of ugly ducking cars - but there are some that never turn into beautiful swans. Prove to us that you really know your auto stuff in this ugly cars from the '70s quiz!
Scallions vs. Green Onions: What's the Difference?
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You've probably seen people and recipes use the terms "scallions" and "green onions" interchangeably - and for once, the conflation is correct. When it comes to distinguishing scallions vs. green onions, these terms describe the same vegetable.
How to Find Engine Oil Capacities
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When used correctly, oil provides a number of benefits for the way your engine functions. Wouldn't it be nice to know exactly how much oil your car's engine needs to be filled to its capacity?
How Fusion Propulsion Will Work
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Using current rocket engine technology, a trip to Mars takes seven months. Fusion propulsion would cut that trip in half. Find out what fusion is and how it could speed up space travel.
Is This '50s Car a Ford or a Chevy?
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Ford and Chevy have been going at it for decades now, and the '50s were no different. Come look at some of the most classic cars in American history and tell us whether they were made by Ford or by Chevrolet.
What Are Haptics on iPhone Devices and Why Do They Exist?
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Ever wonder how flat cell phone keys vibrate to let you know you've pressed a button? It's called haptics, and you can use it for lots more than just phones.
The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
How to Get Rid of Roaches with Boric Acid
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You've been seeing roaches on the kitchen counter and want to get rid of them without using those horrible-smelling sprays. Learn about how to get rid of roaches with boric acid in this article.
Understanding USB Types and the Flexible USB System
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You can find Universal Serial Bus connectors on just about every PC made today. But when it was introduced, USB was leaps and bounds ahead of the technologies it replaced. What makes this standard so useful?