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How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?
10 Top Biofuel Crops
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Could 'energy crops' really be the end to our addiction to fossil fuels? Read about the 10 top biofuel crops at HowStuffWorks.
10 Biggest Snowstorms of All Time
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Heavy snowfall is just one mark of a bad snowstorm. But the biggest snowstorms of all time also brought strong winds and in some cases, major power outages.
What does it mean when a barometer is rising or falling?
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A barometer is an instrument that is used to predict the weather. Learn about barometers in this article.
Why do those long, white clouds form behind jets flying high overhead?
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Contrails are those long white clouds that form in the wake of an airplane flying at altitude. What causes these contrails and what are they made of? Learn the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.
September 22 Birthday Astrology
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A Virgo born September 22, symbolized by the Scales, has a powerful personality and a stylish appearance. Learn about September 22 birthday astrology.
What is urushiol?
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Urushiol is the active chemical in poison ivy. Learn more about urushiol and how to properly remove poison ivy.
What is a good punishment for your teen?
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What is a good punishment for your teen? Find out what a good punishment is for teens from this article.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
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While there's a good chance that your fire extinguisher will sit on the wall for years, collecting dust, it could end up saving your property and even your life. Learn the correct way to use an extinguisher and see what sort of fire suppressant works best on different types of fires.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?