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A Helium Shortage! What If We Ran Out of Helium?
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A helium shortage threatens more than just the balloon industry. Way more. Here's what at stake should we run out of this gas - which is a real possibility.
Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets
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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.
How does a vibrating cell phone or pager work?
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I have both a pager and a cell phone that vibrate instead of ringing when I get a call. How does that work?
Do commercial jets have locks on the doors and ignition keys?
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Do commercial jets have locks on the doors and ignition keys? If not, what keeps someone from stealing them?
Why are boogers sticky?
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My four-year-old asked, "Why are boogers sticky?" I really didn't know what to say...
Refinish Wood Furniture with Olive Oil
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It beats VOC loaded furniture polish hands down. Learn more about refinishing wood furniture with olive oil.
How to Prune Nectarine Trees
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You planted a nectarine tree, and you now need to learn how to prune it. This article will tell you how to prune nectarine trees.
How the Eden Project Works
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The Eden Project is an incredible set of massive greenhouses in Cornwall, England. Check out this amazing place!
How E-waste Works
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E-waste refers to your discarded electronics and electrical devices. Learn why it's so difficult to properly recycle e-waste.
How the Voynich Manuscript Works
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It's a massive book that no one can read, and it has fascinated scientists, historians and cryptographers for decades. Is it a textbook, an encyclopedia ... or an elaborate hoax?