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How Floating Bridges Work
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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.
How Greenhouses Work
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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
America's Top 10 Favorite Baked Goods
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Are you wondering what America's favorite baked goods are? Check out this article and see America's top 10 favorite baked goods.
How Cranberry Bogs Work
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How can something as delicate and delicious as a cranberry thrive in something as filthy as a bog? Blame it on the durability of this most unusual and hardy plant.
Can You Identify the Disney Channel Original Movie From a Screenshot?
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Next up: Disney trivia! Think you have what it takes to be the star? Then Channel your inner movie buff and show your best film skills in this challenge featuring your favorite Disney Channel Original Movies!
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
How Midterm Elections Work
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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
How Foreclosures Work
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Foreclosures happen when you're unable to pay the mortgage on your home. Learn how foreclosure works and ways to avoid it.
10 Tax Tips for Farmers
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Idealized as it may be, farming is still a business where farmers need all the tax breaks they can get. Learn some farmer tax tips at HowStuffWorks.