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The SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a Fateful Night on Lake Superior
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When the Edmund Fitzgerald set sail on its final voyage, it was one of the largest ships on North America's Great Lakes. But by the evening of November 10, 1975, it had vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with it and cementing its place in maritime history.
Which is greener: cable or satellite TV?
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Which is greener: cable or satellite TV? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if cable or satellite TV is greener.
Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers
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Rational numbers can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, while irrational numbers, such as square roots of non-square numbers, cannot.
Polar Vortex: Everything You Need to Know About Falling Temperatures
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The polar vortex is a large mass of cold air that spins around the North Pole every winter. It is not a single storm but a broad circulation pattern in the atmosphere that helps contain Arctic air in the polar regions.
Will robots get married?
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Robot weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Learn about these robot weddings and the ethics of robot marriages.
10 Signs the Economy Is Improving
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It can be hard to see signs that the economy is improving, even though the recession ended in June 2009. Find out 10 signs the economy is improving.
5 Futurist Predictions in the World of Health
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Predictions in the world of health can be all over the place. However, these five futurist predictions have some educated guesses on the future of health.
NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades
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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.
How does desalination work?
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Desalination is the process of removing salt from water. Learn about desalination in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Are There Tornadoes in Europe?
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North America certainly has many claims to fame. It's got the Great Lakes, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls -- all pretty impressive stuff. But can it claim tornadoes as uniquely its own -- and if so, what's up with that?