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What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
10 Tips for Parenting Adult Children
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What are some tips for parenting adult children? Learn about 10 Tips for Parenting Adult Children at HowStuffWorks Family.
How Forklifts Work
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Forklifts are a necessary tool in most warehouses, shipping depots and manufacturing facilities. In fact, without forklifts, we wouldn't be able to move manufactured goods nearly as efficiently as we do today.
10 Things No One Should Wear. Ever.
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There are some things no one should wear. Ever. Avoid a fashion faux pas and see what tops our list of 10 things no one should wear.
5 Tips for Disinfecting Your Countertops
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With as much bacteria and grime that accumulates in a kitchen, washing your counters with soap and water just isn't enough. You've got to get down and dirty with a disinfectant.
5 Strategies for a Better Baseball Game
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What are some strategies for a better baseball game? Learn about strategies for a better baseball game at HowStuffWorks.
Owning an Old House: Charming Love Affair or Expensive Money Pit?
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Old houses have an undeniable charm, but there are inherent issues that can turn an older property into an emotional and financial nightmare for an owner. Knowing what to watch for can be the key.
5 Causes of the Great Depression: Could It Happen Again?
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Many of the factors that contributed to the Great Depression still pose economic risks today. HowStuffWorks looks at five of them.
What Happens If a Woman Takes Viagra?
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We all know what Viagra does and why men use it - not to mention how much money this particular prescription drug has made over the years. But does it improve sexual health for women, too?