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10 Earth Day Activities for Families
Celebrated since 1970, Earth Day is a time to honor Mother Earth and pay attention to what we're doing to her. It's also a great day to get your kids involved.
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.
Donate Your Hair to Help Keep Our Water Clean
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Hair trimmings from salons and personal donations can be repurposed as mats that soak up oil spills and help protect the environment.
Does Bug Spray Expire?
Is that batch of bug spray you have left from last summer still effective? If it is, for how long?
How to Dispose of Lava Lamps
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Learn the eco-groovy way to dispose of these novelty lamps. Learn more about disposing of lava lamps.
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy Killed Thousands and Doomed Generations
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The Bhopal gas tragedy is etched in history as the world's worst industrial disaster.
10 Alternative Fuel Ideas That Never Made It Out of the Lab
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You might be surprised by some of the alternative fuel solutions mentioned in this article. Read about ten somewhat odd alternative fuel solutions.
Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs
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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.
How Radioactive Cleanup Works
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It's lunchtime, and you've spastically spilled soda all over your desk. Chances are you could tackle that mess faster than we could say "Mr. Clean." What do you do though when the spill is radioactive?
Can you recycle your old lamps?
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A bulky old lamp takes up a lot of space in a landfill. But if it doesn't fit your décor, you've got to do something with it. Is recycling an option? There are a few things to consider.