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Claude Monet Giverny Paintings
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Claude Monet was passionate about painting and gardening. Learn about the lush flower and water gardens Monet created and painted at his Giverny estate.
Why Do People Find Leaf Blowers So Irritating?
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Sure, leaf blowers are noisy, but do they cause other health effects? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '70s and '80s?
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Try to figure out why the auto industry put so much time and effort into producing a lineage of ugly cars during the 1970s and 1980s. Let this auto quiz broaden your scope of how hideous some vehicles were back then. Prove that you already know all about these A-to-Z uglies!
How Auto-Versed Are You?
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Do you know enough about automobiles to earn your Auto-Versity degree? This is the quiz that will demonstrate whether or not you have an understanding about cars, trucks, companies and pop culture that spans the entire subject!
5 Myths About Renewable Energy
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We're currently suspended between two ages: a time dependent on fossil fuels and a future dominated by renewable energy sources. Yet not everyone is sold on this vision, so a number of myths about renewable energy persist.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
Foods That Lower Cholesterol
Some foods are powerful tools for lowering cholesterol. Discover how small changes, such as including some foods in your diet, can have a big effect.
How have NASA space helmets changed optics?
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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.
Chocolate Breakfast Cereals Claim to Be Healthy. But What Sounds Too Good …
What's with the recent spate of new chocolate breakfast cereals that also claim to be healthy? Read this HowStuffWorks Now article to learn more.
8 Types of Wood for Every Project
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From dining tables to musical instruments, wood is everywhere. But not all wood is created equal. The types of wood you choose can affect a product’s strength, appearance, durability and cost.