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How many people does one farmer feed in a year?

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One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.

10 Incredible Wind Power Facts

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In the race to find alternative energy sources, wind power is a strong contender. In fact, it's already making its mark. How much do you know about this up-and-coming energy source?

Plant Activities for Kids

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Plant activities for kids engage children in outdoor learning projects. Check out plant activities for kids, and get your children exploring today.

How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today

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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

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The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.

How Screw-Drive Vehicles Work

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A screw-drive vehicle might be exactly what you need to traverse large areas of snow, muck or mud. Read about screw-drive vehicles at HowStuffWorks.

The College Mascot Challenge

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College sports are great on the field, but even better than that are the outrageous mascots. From Chief Osceola to Bevo, get ready to test yourself against our college mascot challenge.

How Hollywood Screen Siren Hedy Lamarr Helped Pioneer WiFi and GPS

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Hedy Lamarr's twin passions were acting and inventing. During World War II, she came up with a secret communication system that paved the way for technology like WiFi and GPS. But for decades, people thought this was an urban legend.

How the GM Sunraycer Worked

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GM's Sunraycer was a solar car ahead of its time. Read the history of the sunraycer and why it almost took General Motors down with it.

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