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EPCOT Was Walt Disney's Radical Vision for a New Kind of City
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EPCOT was Walt Disney's "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." But it didn't actually turn out the way he had envisioned it.
Plastic Numbers: Breaking Down Recycling Codes
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There are seven different numbers you might see on a plastic container. And each number has its own meaning.
Using Neon Colors in Fashion and Graphic Design
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Neon colors, also sometimes referred to as fluorescent colors, are the rock stars of the visible spectrum — bold, electric and impossible to ignore.
How Robotic Vacuums Work
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Robotic vacuums can clean the house, remember its layout and find their own charging station. Learn about robotic vacuums and see the inside of a Roomba Red.
Do wind turbines kill birds?
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While some wind turbines kill birds, newer models are being built to reduce bird mortality. Learn why some wind turbines kill birds.
Small Car Pictures
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Small car pictures feature the smallest cars in the world. See photos of these fuel efficient, environmentally responsible, and easy to park cars.
How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?
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Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.
How Mufflers Work
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Mufflers cancel out most of an engine's noise. Find out how mufflers cancel sound waves, why engines are so loud, and look inside a muffler to learn about backpressure.
Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.
Food Fillers 101
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Food fillers are additives that help bulk up the weight of a food with cheaper ingredients, which helps keep the price down. Learn about food fillers.