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If I couldn't get rid of gas in any way, would I explode?
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Getting rid of gas in our bodies helps keep our stomach from expanding too much. Learn more about getting rid of gas that is trapped in our bodies.
Where did the moon come from?
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The origin of the moon is explained in this article. Learn about the origin of the moon.
How to Survive an Earthquake
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How to survive an earthquake is outlined in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out how to survive an earthquake.
10 Fictional Spacecraft We Wish Were Real
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In honor of Douglas Adams and galactic hitchhikers everywhere, we submit this list of 10 spacecraft that we hopelessly pine for. Mindboggingly beautiful!
Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?
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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.
10 Things Your Plumber Doesn't Want You to Know
Plumbing is dangerous to mess with, but it can be very expensive to have a plumber come in. What are some things your plumber doesn't want you to know.
What If We Ran Out of Minerals?
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If minerals make up so much of the Earth, why would we ever face shortages? The availability of the resources we use to create products often depends more on our priorities than the planet's supply.
Will we ever run out of magma?
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Will we run out of magma, or is there an infinite supply within the Earth's crust? Find out if we will ever run out of magma.
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
How Coffee Printers Will Work
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Coffee printers use old coffee grounds in place of ink. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about coffee printers.