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What Is Dynamite and How Does It Work?
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Alfred Nobel revolutionized several industries with his invention of dynamite. Learn more about how dynamite works and its controversial history.
How Do Fossils Form? A Journey Through Time
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What is a fossil? How do they form?
How does a magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card work?
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Ever wondered how the mag stripe on the back of your credit card works? Find out how the mag stripe communicates information about your account.
If a Woman Has Two Wombs, Can She Get Pregnant in Both?
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In December 2006, three babies were born from two separate wombs -- inside the same woman.
Why is it so difficult to back up a trailer?
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Backing up a trailer is difficult because everything happens in reverse. Find out exactly how you should be backing up a trailer.
How Much Water Is on Earth?
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Water is one of the most abundant substances on the planet. About 70 percent of our planet is covered by oceans, but just how much water is there on Earth?
What does tear gas do?
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It is pretty common to hear someone on the news say, "The crowd was dispersed with tear gas." What is tear gas? What does it do?
Ritzow Deuce: Profile of a Hot Rod
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Roger Ritzow commissioned Troy Trepanier to build his Ritzow Deuce roadster. Learn more about the Ritzow Deuce and other hot rods.
How Does an Oral HIV Test Work?
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A recently FDA-approved rapid HIV test (one that doesn't have to be sent to a laboratory for processing) can use blood, serum or oral fluids with equal accuracy.
How Do Artificial Flavors Work?
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Ever wondered exactly what they "artificial flavors" in your candy are, and why no specific ingredients are listed? Find out in this article.