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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 Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
How Are Computers Made?
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Interested to know how computers are made? We'll take a peek at the parts and processes that create computers and explore how computers are made.
Pretend You're an NBA GM and We'll Guess How Much of a Risk-Taker You Are
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Do you think you've got what it takes to be the G.M. of an NBA team? Know all the right decisions to make? If this is you, then you've got some skills. We'll put your G.M. skills to the test and find out how much of a risk-taker you really are!
The Strong Bias Against Women in Coding
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A study shows that female coders' work is less accepted than male coders' even though it may be better. HowStuffWorks Now talked with female coders.
Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
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It's hard to quit smoking because cigarette manufacturers make it hard. Find out what cigarette companies put in cigarettes to make it hard to quit smoking.
Why are fishermen superstitious of bananas?
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Fishing superstition says that bananas and suitcases are bad luck for boats. Learn where fishing superstitions came from and why they're still around.
Are washer/dryer combination machines energy efficient?
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Washer/dryer combinations are compact and convenient for small spaces, eliminating the need for two separate machines. But are they really as energy efficient as they seem?
Is It a Pig? A Hog? No, It's a Javelina
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Also known as a 'skunk pig,' the javelina's good looks may be in the eye of the beholder, but there's more to this beauty than meets the eye.
Peyote Is Endangered, Spiritually Sacred and Becoming Legal
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Long-banned in the U.S., except for religious purposes, peyote is starting to be decriminalized in some cities. But is that a good thing for this endangered plant?