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Can I use hemp as a building material and to insulate my house?
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Hemp as a building material might seem like a fairy tale, but it's not. Check out this article and learn all about using hemp as a building material.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide
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The 1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide motorcycle was in its day among the world's fastest. See pictures and learn about the Vincent HRD Series.
Intuitive Dream Interpretation
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Intuitive dream interpretation is good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about intuitive dream interpretation from Discovery Health.
Gharial: The Rare Crocodilian With an Extremely Narrow Snout
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The gharial is one of the rarest and most unusual-looking crocodilian species on the planet. Learn more about this unique species and discover what conservation groups are doing to protect gharial populations.
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
Could you run a TV network from your home?
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If you want to run a little TV network from home, it can be done -- well, sort of.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
How the FSF-1 Sea Fighter Works
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Nations are facing a more guerilla-style warfare - even at sea, and the equipment must evolve to meet new demands. Enter the Sea Fighter. Learn about this experimental, high-speed, "invisible" ship.