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What makes graveyards scary?
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Scary graveyards like the one in the cult hit Phantasm are everywhere. Are scary graveyards so creepy to you that you suffer from coimetrophobia?
How Wheel Chocks Work
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Wheel chocks are an important piece of safety equipment in any towing vehicle. Learn all about wheel chocks at HowStuffWorks.
How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?
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A septic tank requires a good cleaning to flush out sludge and scum, which don't drain like effluent. Learn how a septic tank cleaning works.
Could military strategy win the war on global warming?
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Could military strategy win the war on global warming? Learn how aerial reforestation uses military strategy and technology to replant forests.
How Sewer and Septic Systems Work
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Each time you flush the toilet or wash something down the drain, you create sewage. Find out where it goes before it flows into a river near you!
How Patriot Missiles Work
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Patriot missiles are designed to detect, target and then hit an incoming missile. How do the systems do that?
This Physics Quiz Is Really Hard, So We'll Be Impressed If You Get Even 10 Right
How will you REACT to this quiz? We're bringing in the big brains of physics to see if we can stump you. Do you have what it takes to pass without cheating?
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
The Hottest Place on Earth and 9 Scorching Contenders
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When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and some of these hottest places are even densely populated by humans.
Mastering the Art of Financial Stability: Unpacking the Four of Pentacles
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The Four of Pentacles tarot card represents financial stability, control, and possessiveness. Discover its meaning in love, career, and personal growth.