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Can You Pass This Woodworking Quiz?
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Woodworking can be a hobby or a profession, but that's where it stops being simple. Woodworking encompasses a huge array of skills and applications, from building dwellings to sculpture, to print making. How much do you really know about it?
Is there really water on Mars?
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Photographs have recently shown that there may be water on Mars. Find out if there's water on Mars and what that could mean for life on Mars.
Does Metformin make you more fertile?
Metformin was developed in the 1950s as a treatment for diabetes, but doctors have now found a new use for the drug. Can Metformin make you more fertile?
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
How Prefab Houses Work
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Prefab houses are growing in popularity and size as more options become available. Learn about prefab houses and find out how prefab houses are constructed.
Will Humans Be Living in Space in the Next 50 Years?
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These outer space abodes will have to protect inhabitants from extreme temperatures, radiation and flying moon dust. One man is actually selling deeds for lunar property at $20 a pop. Seriously?
10 Awesome Fads of the 1980s
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The 1980s produced some rad fads -- from neon-colored clothing to big hair. This list comprises 10 awesome fads that were popular in the 1980s.
How Drywall Works
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You see it everywhere, but you pay it no attention. Despite its versatility and popularity with builders, few people know where drywall comes from or how it's made.
How to Volunteer at a Museum
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Curious about how to volunteer at a museum? Read this article to learn how to start volunteering at a museum that interests you.
Did the Spanish Flu pandemic really start in Spain?
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More people died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic than during World War I. Learn if Spain was to blame for the Spanish Flu at HowStuffWorks.