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How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? The 'Three-Week' Rule
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Three weeks of hard work. Is that all it takes to kick your smoking habit, taste for junk food or serial inability to stop hitting the snooze button? Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it?
What Is a Green Roof?
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A green roof is a roof that is covered in plants, which reduces stormwater run-off and lowers cooling costs. Find out how a green roof can help the environment.
How Franklin Cars Work
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Early Franklin cars emphasized the company's aviation background, and were popularized by famous pilots. Find out how this helped Franklin stay aloft.
How do airlines determine how expensive a pet plane ticket is?
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Pet plane ticket costs are set by each airline and usually are the same, no matter how far your pet goes. Learn about costs for a pet plane ticket.
How long can scorpions live without food or water?
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Scorpion food consists of protein sources like insects and other scorpions, but they don't eat very often. Read about scorpion food and when they eat.
Are dogs a shark's favorite meal?
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Sharks' favorite meal isn't human, despite our fears -- but some fishermen claim it's dog. Read about whether your dog is safe at sea.
Can I stop getting junk mail?
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To stop junk mail is a multistep process, but it can be worth the time if your mailbox is flooded with circulars and takeout menus.
How Does a Silencer Work?
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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?
What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?
Will robots get married?
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Robot weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Learn about these robot weddings and the ethics of robot marriages.