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How Sourdough Bread Works
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Sourdough bread tastes great, but have you ever thought about it as a technology??? Learn how this technology works!
How Does a Breathalyzer Work?
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A roadside sobriety test of touching one's nose or walking a straight line cannot rule out a high blood alcohol concentration. That's why the Breathalyzer is such a game-changer. But how does a Breathalyzer work? Read on to find out!
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
Bromelain: What You Need to Know
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Bromelain can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about bromelain and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
How Lab-grown Skin Works
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Lab-grown skin can improve the survival odds of someone with a serious third-degree burn. See how lab-grown skin is made and how it works.
How Fats Work
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Tired of hearing about things like monounsaturated fats, partially hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids and not knowing a thing about any of them? Find out what you need to know here.
Why is puberty coming earlier for girls today?
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The earlier a girl's puberty occurs, the more likely she is to face unwanted pregnancies. Learn why the earlier a girls' puberty occurs, the greater the risk.
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.
Can You Guess the Canadian Animal From One Fact?
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If you've lived in Canada, you've probably seen a few Canadian animals going about their business in your neighbourhood. But how many can you guess from a fact? Let's find out how many by taking this quiz!
The Mars Quiz
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Mars: There's been a lot of misinformation and myth-making about our nearest neighbor in the Solar System. Can you sort out the truth from the sci-fi? Try it now with our quiz!