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How does natural gas drilling work?
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When you switch on your furnace or turn on your gas stove and use the heat from that little blue flame, you're doing what people in 62 million other American homes do every day, too: You're using natural gas.
What Is Washing Soda and How Is It Used?
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Washing soda is more basic (as opposed to alkaline) and is stronger than baking soda, so it can be used for everything from tough stains to clogged drains.
How Landslides Work
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Landslides can be devastating, causing more damage than their triggers. Learn more about landslides and landslide causes.
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
10 Everyday Backyard Hazards and How to Fix Them
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Yes, there are probably hazards in your yard, but don't be afraid of them. Get the scoop on identifying and addressing everyday backyard dangers.
How Atoms Work
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Atoms are in your body, the chair you are sitting in, your desk and even in the air. Learn about the particles that make the universe possible.
How Aluminum Works
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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.
When is laughter a medical symptom?
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When is laughter a medical symptom? Find out when laughter is a medical symptom at HowStuffWorks.
The Brain and Nervous System
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The nervous system is a network of specialized tissues that regulates thoughts, emotions, actions, sensations, and basic body functions. Learn more.
The Mysterious Power of Mass Hysteria: Minds Over Matter?
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Collective hysteria affected 600 girls in Chalco, Mexico, a town near Mexico City. Learn about collective hysteria and causes of collective hysteria.