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Cancer: What You Need to Know
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Cancer indicates a disease characterized by the abnormal and unregulated growth of cells. Learn about causes of cancer, cancer detection and cancer treatments.
How the Iowa Stored Energy Park Will Work
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The Iowa Stored Energy Park will use wind to generate electricity and will store unused wind underground. Learn about the Iowa Stored Energy Park.
10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit
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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.
How Nuclear Submarines Work
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Nuclear submarines are powered by nuclear reactors and may carry nuclear weapons. Read about nuclear submarines and how they changed the world's oceans forever.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
How Fossils Work
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Fossils can tell us how life on Earth has evolved over time and also how the climate has changed. Find out what fossils are and how fossils formed.
Exploring Mars: Insights Into the Red Planet
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Since the 1960s, we've been captivated by the planet Mars. How different is our neighbor, and what have we learned about the most explored planet?
A Guide to Home Safety
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Home safety is an important issue. Learn valuable safety precautions that will reduce the risk of an injury or death occurring in your home.
10 Boom Towns that Went Bust
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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.
How Weather Works
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Weather is the state of the atmosphere, rather than something that only affects your area. Read more about weather and the complex system behind it.