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What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
How the Honda Accord Works
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The Honda Accord is synonymous with quality. See useful details, such as reliability ratings, about every Honda Accord model from 1977 to the present.
How the Venturi Eclectic Works
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The Venturi Eclectic is designed for eco-conscious urban dwellers, but will they really be able to drive one? Read about the Venturi Eclectic here.
What are green communities?
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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.
10 Great Moments in Corporate Malfeasance
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10 great moments in corporate malfeasance are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about 10 great moments in corporate malfeasance.
How the Tesla Powerwall Works
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There's no question that people are interested in solar energy. The problem has been how to store it. Could the much-hyped Powerwall home battery change that scenario?
Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943
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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.
How X-rays Work
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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.
What is the lipstick indicator?
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The lipstick indicator is posited as one means of measuring consumer confidence in the economy. Read why the lipstick indicator isn't a fail-safe barometer.