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What Is a Burner Phone and Are They Really Untraceable?

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Pre-paid cell phones, aka burner phones, are a common way for people to make calls and text anonymously, but can burners really escape detection?

Portland Cement: A Concrete History With Structural Integrity

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Invented in 1824, Portland cement remains prominent in modern construction. Learn about the hydraulic binder's raw materials and applications.

20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)

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Ever wonder what your last name says about your family's story? Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns, occupations and cultural influence across generations.

What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

Store Shelves Still Empty? Blame the 'Bullwhip Effect'

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Product shortages on everything from cars to computer chips continue unabated. At the root of most is the "bullwhip effect." But what is it?

Is a lack of sleep making me fat?

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With an ever-increasing number of studies finding a direct connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain, it's difficult to deny the cause-and-effect relationship.

15 Highest-Valued NFL Teams (Post-Super Bowl LX)

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Let's be clear about something from the get-go: These are the highest-valued NFL teams by franchise valuation, not by touchdowns

How Earthquakes Work

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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.

How Gold Works

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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?

How Fear Works

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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.

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