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10 Reasons College Costs So Much
People often complain about the high price of college today. Here are 10 reasons why college costs so much from HowStuffWorks.
How Windshield Wipers Work
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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.
Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
6 Common Temu Scams and How to Avoid Them
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Temu, the ultra-affordable online marketplace taking social media by storm, is having a huge moment. But while it's become the go-to spot for incredible deals, the retail site is also a magnet for scammers looking to cash in on the buzz.