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Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
How Offshore Drilling Works
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Offshore drilling means combing Earth for new underwater oil reserves. Learn more about offshore drilling and finding oil in the midst of rough seas.
How Pet Psychics Work
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If you have pets, you may have wondered whether they know what you're thinking. Learn what pet psychics claim that they can do.
How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
What Is Cork Flooring?
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Cork flooring provides a nice alternative to hardwoods and other types of flooring. Learn all about cork flooring at HowStuffWorks.
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?
10 Meals That Are Proven to Make You Happier
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Did you know that there are some meals that are proven you make you happier? Learn about 10 meals that make you happier here.
How Tax Free Mutual Funds Work
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Tax free mutual funds can be a great investment. Learn more about tax free mutual funds here.
What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?
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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.
How Garbage-powered Cars Could Work
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Garbage-powered cars aren't just science fiction. Read about the ins and outs of garbage-powered cars and running cars on solid waste.