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How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
How Landmines Work
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Landmines have killed or maimed over 1-million people since 1975. Find out how landmines work and what countries are doing to prevent landmine tragedies.
How Ford Sync Works
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Ford Sync enables cell phones and MP3 players to stay connected in your car with the touch of a button. Learn about this new technology.
Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories
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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.
If You BCC Someone on an Email, Can the Recipient Find Out?
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The BCC feature in email allows a sender to copy someone on a message without the recipient knowing. But can the recipient find out?
Understanding Hormone Medications
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Learn how hormone medications, including oral contraceptives and anti-inflammatory drugs, mimic the effects of naturally produced hormones.
How Self-inflating Tires Work
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Self-inflating tires can change their PSI to adjust to road conditions. Learn about self-inflating tire systems and how they're being adapted for consumers.
Hearing Aid Basics
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Hearing aids are small electronic devices that amplify sound and help restore sound to the hearing impaired. Find out how hearing aids work.
Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?
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Is the U.S. a democracy or a republic? Or both? And what's the difference, anyway?
5 Ways that Businesses Measure Cash Flow
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Businesses measure cash flow in several ways. Learn about 5 ways that businesses measure cash flow.