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What's a brownfield?
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A brownfield are abandoned pieces of land that may be contaminated. Find out more about what a brownfield can do to a community.
How AIDS Works
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HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far.
A Comprehensive Guide to Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and How to Help
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Harvey. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Harvey today.
How Alternative Fuel Filling Stations Work
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Alternative fuel filling stations are growing in popularity. Learn about how alternative fuel filling stations work at HowStuffWorks.
6 Things to Know About Well Water Before Digging
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Many homes in rural parts of the U.S. rely on well water rather than city water. But well water has pros and cons that city people may never have considered.
The Fish Doorbell Isn't a Joke ... Seriously
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Imagine a doorbell — but for fish. In the Netherlands, this eco-friendly innovation is making waves. The fish doorbell, or "visdeurbel," is a clever system created in the city of Utrecht to help native freshwater fish migrate more freely through canals and locks during spawning season.
Understanding Hurricane Category 3 - What It Means and How It Impacts Us
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Discover the impact of a Category 3 hurricane. Explore its characteristics and effects. Understand the force of a Category 3 hurricane today.
What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?
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Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility - despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.
What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered
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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?
How Federal Taxes Work
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Federal taxes are somewhat complicated. Learn about how federal taxes work at HowStuffWorks.