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Top 5 Innovations in the Electric Power Industry
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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
How the Fermi Paradox Works
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Are all the aliens hanging out without us?
Silk Screen Printing: From Fabric to Fine Art
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I'm having T-shirts printed, and the people at the shop keep talking about "silk-screening." How does silk-screening work?
Husky vs. Wolf: Look-alike Doesn't Mean Act-alike
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If you spot a Siberian husky trotting through the snow, you might think you're seeing a wolf. That husky vs. wolf confusion is a common, and while huskies and wolves share a common ancestor, they're very different animals.
What are green communities?
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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.
How Artificial Geothermal Energy Works
Artificial geothermal energy is made by adding water to naturally hot rocks. Learn about artificial geothermal energy.
How Space Shuttles Work
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In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Learn all about the space shuttle program.
How the FBI Works
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The FBI is explained in this article. Learn about the FBI.
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.