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Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

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The famed London clock tower Big Ben marks 160 years in silence as its historic restoration continues. HowStuffWorks talks to the clock mechanic.

Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic

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10 eco-friendly substitutes for plastic is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about 10 eco-friendly substitutes for plastic.

Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex: Two Dinosaurs With Big Reputations

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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for over 160 million years, and two of the most talked-about giants are facing off in a battle of legends: Giganotosaurus vs. T rex.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The World's Biggest Landfill in the Pacific Ocean

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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world's largest landfill, is located in the middle of the Pacific. Read about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

How Energy-efficient Electronics Work

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Energy-efficient electronics can help you save money by using less electricity. Learn more about different types of energy-efficient electronics.

5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World

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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?

There's a Rhino-shaped Cave in Washington State

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It's perhaps one of the strangest fossils ever discovered. We'll explain how it came to be 15 million years ago, and how hikers found it in the '30s.

How Road Trains Work

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Australian road trains are the true bad boys of the Outback. Learn more about Australian road trains (aka truck trains) at HowStuffWorks.

Shallots Are Onions' Cute Little Cousins

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Belonging to the same family as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic, shallots look like small, elongated onions but with a sweeter, milder flavor.

When Was the Eiffel Tower Built? Eiffel Tower History and Future

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At 984 feet tall, Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower is no picnic to maintain, so how is it done and who is responsible for keeping it standing and painted?

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