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How Cranberry Bogs Work
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How can something as delicate and delicious as a cranberry thrive in something as filthy as a bog? Blame it on the durability of this most unusual and hardy plant.
How Kudzu Works
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Kudzu is explained in this article. Learn about kudzu.
Epilepsy Overview
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Epilepsy operates like an electrical storm or traffic jam in the brain. Explore life with epilepsy and take a peek inside the world of the epileptic brain.
How Radio Shows Work
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Radio shows were once the most popular form of American home entertainment. Learn about radio shows and find out why some shows are still popular.
Can We Manufacture Water Out of Thin Air?
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The manufacturing of water is a concept that will help the development of places with water shortages. Learn about the concept of water manufacturing.
1924 Baseball Season
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In 1924, the Washington Senators won the pennant from the Yankees and the World Series over the Giants. Learn more about the 1924 baseball season.
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
Eve Gene: Do We All Descend From a Common Female Ancestor?
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A common female ancestor could be what all humans can trace their lineage to. Learn more about the common female ancestor and Mitochondrial Eve.
How Aboriginal Australians Work
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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.
How Color Blindness Works
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Color blindness is a condition that affects the way in which people see certain colors. Learn about color blindness and causes of color blindness.