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How light will cars be in the future?
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Ultralight cars are built on the idea that a lighter car requires less fuel. Learn more about ultralight cars and their ultralight materials.
Mood Ring Color Chart: Decoding the Colors and Emotions
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Decode your feelings with our ultimate mood ring color guide! Find out what your mood ring is trying to tell you – are you stressed, happy, or something else entirely.
How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
How Virtual Reality Gear Works
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Virtual reality gear includes a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Learn about virtual reality gear and find out how virtual reality gear has evolved.
Do animals have personalities?
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Do animals have personalities? Pet owners would answer with a resounding yes. Find out how scientists would answer, "Do animals have personalities?"
How the NASA Space Food Research Lab Works
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The NASA Space Food Research Lab develops all of the food used on NASA missions. Learn about the NASA Space Food Research Lab and space food.
How Stephen Hawking Worked
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He ventured to the abyss of black holes, wagered on the information paradox and floated around in zero gravity. Meet the man, the legend, the super scientist: Stephen Hawking.
What Is Porcelain, and Why Has It Been Cherished For Centuries?
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The Chinese have been making porcelain as far back as perhaps the first century. What is porcelain, exactly, and why did it take hundreds of years for the process to be duplicated anywhere else?
What Are the 10 Worst Torture Methods and Why?
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The most prevalent forms of torture have been identified in a book by the CODESRIA organization. Learn about the most prevalent forms of torture.