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Cadmium: The Highly Toxic Metal That Powers the World
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Cadmium is a natural metal and the leading component in rechargeable batteries and solar cells. It is also highly toxic and heavily regulated.
Mexico's Night of the Radishes, a Quirky Christmas Tradition
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Every December 23rd in Oaxaca, Mexico, radishes come to life, as carvers compete for cash and bragging rights in this Christmas tradition.
Square Foot Gardening: The Planting Method Created By an Engineer
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Square Foot Gardening is great for people who want to grow their own veggies and who also like very specific instructions.
16 Uses for Salt That Don't Involve Cooking
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Salt may be your go-to seasoning, but it has way more uses than flavoring food. Check out this list of uses for good old NaCl that have nothing to do with cooking.
Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers
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Rational numbers can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, while irrational numbers, such as square roots of non-square numbers, cannot.
15 Types of Roses (Out of a Whopping 30,000)
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Roses are the divas of the garden world. But just like divas, not all roses are alike. There are more than 30,000 types of roses cultivated across the globe, and each with its own flair, fragrance and flower power.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.
What would nuclear winter be like?
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If the sight of a mushroom cloud burning above the horizon suggests that the nuclear weapon-equipped world might end with a bang, then nuclear winter presents the notion that post-World War III humanity might very well die with a whimper.
How Meteorology Works
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Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and the myriad phenomena that keep it in moving. Learn how far meteorology has come over the years.
10 Bad Alternator Symptoms to Watch, Listen and Smell For
When your car's alternator begins to fail - or has already failed - there are certain warning signs that you can expect to see along the way. But do you know what they are?