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How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?
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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?
Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk
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Many of us are well aware that ultra-processed foods are harmful for our health. Two new studies have shown that poor nutrition may not be the only resulting health problem.
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.
How Do Ventilators Work? Why Are They So Critical for the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Ventilators are a critical piece of equipment for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, but how do they work?
Why the Korean War Still Matters
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The Korean War technically ended, but is still not over. HowStuffWorks looks at the war and why it's still important today.
Has the Dragon's Triangle Been Swallowing Up Ships for Centuries?
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The Dragon's Triangle is located in the Philippine Sea. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at if it's been swallowing up ships for centuries.
Fur Trout: The Cold, Hard Truth About Furry Fish
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Have you ever heard of the fur trout? From the Great Lakes Region to the Arkansas River, surprising reports of these unusual fish (also known as the beaver trout) have fascinated fishermen and cryptid enthusiasts alike for generations.
How Do We Find Things in the Blackness of Space?
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How are the exact positions of objects in space tracked? HowStuffWorks checks out the science of mapping in space.
Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy
Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.
Why Do Liminal Spaces Feel So Unsettling, Yet So Familiar?
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Liminal spaces, like empty corridors or abandoned malls, can seem eerie and mysterious, yet compelling. Why do they have that effect on us?