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Why are eels slippery?

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Eel skin is slippery for a reason. The slime layer helps it to slither through tight spaces and protects it from parasites. Learn why eels are slippery.

Could salt water fuel cars?

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Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel.

Why are objects in the side-view mirror closer than they appear?

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"Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That little line appears so often and in so many contexts, it's almost lost all meaning -- but why is it there, and what does physics have to do with it?

Does Sound Bowl Healing Work?

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Is sound bowl healing real? Discover its benefits, science, and how vibrational frequencies promote relaxation, chakra balancing, and inner peace.

NASA's Astronaut Beach House Is a Little-known Gem of Space History

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NASA's historic Beach House on Cape Canaveral is the last place many astronauts visit before they blast off into space. Today it's full of mission memories and NASA artifacts.

Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?

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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.

How long does it take smokers' lungs to regenerate?

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How long does it take smokers' lungs to regenerate? Visit HowStuffWorks to find out more about lung regeneration from this article.

Top 10 Appliances We Can't Live Without

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In a pinch, you could probably do without most of the appliances in your home -- but would you want to? Life would certainly be different without these 10.

Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?

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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?

Radio Telescope Image Gallery

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The radio telescope pictures in this gallery feature observatories around the world. See radio telescope pictures and the astronomers who use them.

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