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What Happens When Your Insurance Says Your ER Visit Was 'Avoidable'?
HowStuffWorks looks at a health insurance policy denying claims from people who use the ER for reasons that are 'avoidable.'
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Why Photosynthesis is Important
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Remember learning about photosynthesis when you were a kid? Let's pretend for a moment that this vital process could somehow permanently stop. How tough would it be to continue to live on this Earth?
Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?
Is Artificial Turf the Lawn of the Future?
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Artificial turf has evolved beyond the simple plastic carpet it began as in the 1960s. HowStuffWorks looks at why homeowners and sports teams aren't going for grass.
10 Factors That Affect Your Car's Resale Value
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Trying to sell or trade in your car? Lots of things you might not expect will influence how much you can get for it. HowStuffWorks talks 10 of them.
Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think
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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?
How Do Ventilators Work? Why Are They So Critical for the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Ventilators are a critical piece of equipment for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, but how do they work?
The World War II Quiz
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World War II was one of the defining conflicts of the 20th century. Just two decades after the end of World War I, WWII began in 1939 and saw the U.S. enter in 1941. Let's explore some of the specifics of the Second World War.
For the Benefit of All: The NASA Quiz
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been exploring space for more than 50 years. How much do you know about the scientists, engineers, pilots and machines that carried America into space?