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Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
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Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire started with Mrs. O'Leary's cow and a lantern in the shed. Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.
How Solar Cooking Works
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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?
How Wheat Works
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Ten-tier wedding cakes, bagels slathered with cream cheese and slim, crusty baguettes -- we owe them all to wheat. What's the story behind this ancient, ubiquitous food crop?
How Coffee Printers Will Work
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Coffee printers use old coffee grounds in place of ink. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about coffee printers.
How Carbon Footprints Work
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While actual footprints measure size, weight and speed, carbon footprints measure how much carbon dioxide (CO2) we produce in our daily lives. Do you know how big your carbon footprint is?
How Offset Printing Works
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Offset printing is the technology that makes most magazines and catalogs possible. See how the offset printing process puts full-color images on paper.
The 10 Greatest Episodes Of 'Arrested Development'
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As the story goes with many beloved television series, Arrested Development was cancelled too early. After airing only three seasons on Fox, the show was cancelled due to low ratings and poor performance metrics; however, the show's enduring hilarity ensured a passionate fan base who never let the world forget just how funny this absurd [...] The post The 10 Greatest Episodes Of 'Arrested Development' appeared first on Goliath.
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
How to Start a Family Genealogy Search
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Shows like 'Finding Your Roots' have brought genealogy into the spotlight. Learn how to start your own family genealogy search at HowStuffWorks.