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Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?
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The 100 mpg car is being promoted by Google.org in an effort to reduce oil use and harmful emissions. Learn all about Google's 100 mpg car program.
How Santa's Elves Work
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Santa's elves work hard under the shadow of the big guy. Have you ever wondered what their life is really like? Learn about the life of Santa's elves.
Rhubarb: The Poisonous Veggie You Can Totally Eat
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What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.
How to Host a Book Swap
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Do you know how to host a book swap? It is a great way to trade in your books for new ones. Learn how to host a book swap at HowStuffWorks.
Going Nowhere Fast? Smart Traffic Lights Can Help Ease Gridlock
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Smart traffic lights monitor traffic and continuously adjust their timing to improve flow, and can even help disabled or elderly pedestrians navigate crosswalks. Could they be a solution to the problems of traffic stress and road rage?
10 Homes of the Future ... Today
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Is this surreal, modern design your idea of a futuristic home? While some look like this, others would surprise you. We scope out 10 that you might want to live in today.
King Cobra: A Venomous Snake's Diet and Mating Rituals
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The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world and is one of the few snake species to make a nest for its eggs.
15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World
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Cats have an exceptionally independent personality compared to other pets. There must be some distant memory of being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt locked away in their genetic code that explains their sassy, uppity nature.
How Floating Cities Will Work
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Floating cities could potentially house over 50,000 permanent residents in the sky! Learn about floating cities in this article.
Could steampunk inspire the future of energy?
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Could Steampunk inspire the future of energy? Keep reading to discover if Steampunk could inspire the future of energy.