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How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Natural Burial Works
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Natural burial is becoming more popular as people begin to eschew unnatural internment processes. Learn about natural burial or green burial.
How Aeroponics Works
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Aeroponics is a growing method that uses few natural resources, but few people know how aeroponics works. Learn how aeroponics works here.
How Steam Dishwashers Work
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The steam dishwasher is supposed to detach grime from dishes so that a pre-wash isn't necessary. Find out more about the steam dishwasher.
What is the economic impact of hybrid cars?
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What is the economic impact of hybrid cars? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the economic impact of hybrid cars.
How Gas Compression-ignition Engines Work
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HowStuffWorks talks to Mazda about the world's first gas compression-ignition engine and how the car company finally made the breakthrough.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
How Liquefied Petroleum Gas Works
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You probably know it as the stuff that fuels a gas grill or a Zippo lighter, but that's just the beginning. People are modifying cars to run on the stuff. Learn all about liquefied petroleum gas.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?