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How Straw Bale Houses Work
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Straw bale houses use straw bales as insulation or as the structural building block of the home. Learn more about straw bale houses and see pictures.
Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?
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Lemurs live in Madagascar - and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.
How Sweat Works
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Sweat is your body's way of cooling itself. Learn how the body makes sweat, why we sweat and what factors affect sweating.
It Takes a DJ: Healthy Reef Sounds May Lure Fish to Damaged Reefs
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If it looks like a party is on, maybe they'll come back. Playing the sounds of a noisy, healthy coral reef can attract important fish species to devastated reef habitats.
How Exhaust Heat Recovery and Recirculation Works
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Exhaust heat recovery and recirculation technologies are made to maximize the efficiency of a vehicle's exhaust. Read about exhaust heat recovery on HowStuffWorks.
Meet The Line Saudi Arabia, a 106-mile, One-Building City
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Saudi Arabia's proposal to build a 106-mile-long, self-sufficient, road- and car-free, one-building city would make it the first of its kind in the world.
Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?
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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
The Cougar Technically Isn't a 'Big Cat'
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The cougar, also known as Puma concolor, is one of the most adaptable and widespread cat species in the Americas. You can find this elusive predator, commonly referred to as a mountain lion or puma, across a vast range that extends from the southern tip of South America to the wilds of Canada.
How Long Can My Succulents Survive Without Water?
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Succulents can go days on end without any fresh water. Learn the secret that succulents carry to get them through the dry spells.