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How Controlled Detonations Work
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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.
How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
Why don't we live underground?
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To live underground takes some serious planning: We've adapted to sunlight and air on the surface. Learn how to live underground and why it matters.
How the EPA Works
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The EPA was established in order to protect human health and the environment. Learn more about the EPA and some of the duties the EPA performs.
How Porta-Potties Work
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Using a portable toilet at an outdoor concert or festival might be disgusting. But it sure beats going in a field! Now, imagine if your job were to clean out those suckers.
Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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Do you know where Burning Man is held or where Napoleon used to party? Can you name that colorful village that clings to a cliff on the Amalfi coast? Do you know what the "Times Square" of Asia is called? See if you can name these places by looking at a picture.
How Car Engines Work
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It's the reason you can put the pedal to the metal and go from 0 to 60 in seconds. But to the uninitiated, an engine can look like a jumble of metal and wires.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
Why Can't We Solve the Amelia Earhart Mystery?
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Why can't we solve the Amelia Earhart mystery? Read about her disappearance and why what happened to Amelia Earhart remains a mystery.
Can You Match the National Park to the U.S. State?
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There's so much more to America than fascinating buildings and elaborate cityscapes. This U.S. national parks quiz showcases nature's outstanding design achievements. Prepare to be wowed by stunning facts and photos!