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What are high-efficiency washers?
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Whether you want to protect the environment or protect your clothes from wear and tear, high-efficiency washing machines are picking up momentum in the marketplace. Talk about going green: You'll even save some cash on your electric and water bills.
How Tankless Water Heaters Work
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The green movement is bringing tankless water heaters to the forefront of the appliance market. They last longer, don't take up much space and give you as much hot water as you want. Is there a catch?
This Rare Giraffe Is Losing More of Its Color Every Year
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The first case of vitiligo observed in a giraffe. Learn more about this color-fading vitiligo giraffe in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Happens When a Keystone Species Goes Extinct?
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Keystone species in an ecosystem function much like a keystone in an arch. Without them the structure collapses. Learn about keystone species.
Which Home Architectural Style Fits Your Personality?
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You don't have to be Joanna Gaines to understand homes! Everyone has their own opinions, even architects, and the only person whose opinion really matters is the person who owns the home. So, do you want some insight as to which architectural home matches your opinions and personality? Just open the door to this quiz!
Is That Animal Sanctuary You Want to Visit Legit?
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Animal sanctuaries should provide animals with excellent care for the rest of their lives. But many don't. So how do you know if a sanctuary is legit?
Guanaco
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Guanacos are one of the largest wild mammals in South America. Learn more about guanacos at HowStuffWorks.
How Seed Banks Work
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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.
Can You Answer These Agriculture Questions a Farmer Should Know?
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Folks sick of the daily grind might think a career switch is in order -- with many turning to farming as a way to get back to nature and slow down. While farming can be lucrative, it also requires plenty of hard work and dedication. Think you've got what it takes? Test your agriculture knowledge with this quiz!
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.