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The Titanosaur Family Was the Largest to Ever Roam Earth
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That's the titanosaur, one of the largest land animals to ever exist, dwarfing nearly everything around it. Roaming the planet during the Late Cretaceous period — approximately 100 million years ago — titanosaurs are part of a family of sauropod dinosaurs known for their massive size, long necks and incredible diversity.
How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The World's Biggest Landfill in the Pacific Ocean
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world's largest landfill, is located in the middle of the Pacific. Read about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Do You Know What State These Christmas Traditions Are From?
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Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving ... most yuletide traditions are familiar around the country. But there are some pretty peculiar ones that you'll only find in particular states. Scroll down to test your knowledge!
How Plasma Converters Work
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Plasma converters generate electricity for our homes by burning trash. Learn about plasma converters and see pictures of plasma converters plants.
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
Home Energy-Saving Systems
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When you work on your home to make it more energy efficient and less expensive to maintain, you must also consider safety issues. Learn more.
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
How Oil Drilling Works
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Oil drilling a complex process that involves the drilling and pumping of oil from underground wells. Learn about oil drilling and the oil drilling process.
How Waterless Toilets Work
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Waterless toilets are a great way to save water. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about waterless toilets.