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The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?

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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.

What is a passive house?

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What is a passive house? Find out what a passive house is in this article from HowStuffWorks.

10 Types of Insulation

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Most of us know that a house must have a well-insulated building envelope to be structurally sound. But we may not know how important this shell really is. These are 10 types of insulation that can protect your home.

Entropy: The Invisible Force That Brings Disorder to the Universe

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Entropy is the disorder of a system, but that means a lot more than making a mess of a room.

How Printable Computers Will Work

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Printable integrated circuits could dramatically lower production costs and make prototypes much easier. See how they will work!

What are solar air heaters?

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With fuel costs and other factors, solar air heaters are getting more attention. Learn about solar air heaters and how they can heat your home.

Consider Blackout Curtains to Save Energy and Control Light and Noise

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Everything you've ever wanted to know about blackout curtains but were afraid to ask or how I learned to stop worrying and love blackout curtains. Learn more about considering blackout curtains to save energy and control light and noise.

10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water

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Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?

How to Repair Small Appliances

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Before you toss out that malfunctioning hair dryer, toaster, or other small appliance, make sure the problem isn't an easy one to fix. Learn troubleshooting tips for all types of small appliances.

Will we ever have space ships parked in our garages?

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Will we ever have spaceships parked in our garages so that we can fly to the moon whenever we feel like it?

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