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How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
How Traffic Works
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Traffic can cause us to spend up to two weeks in our car each year. Learn about traffic and find out which cities have the worst traffic in the world.
1970 Buick GSX
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Buick, in the last great year for muscle cars, built one of the fastest ever. Learn about the massive 455-cubic-inch engine and see the performance numbers for the 1970 Buick GSX.
10 Innovations in Winemaking
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People have been making (and drinking) wine for 8,000 years -- which means lots of innovations both now and in the past, from creating Champagne to quirky wine labels.
When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns
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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: The Internet's Favorite Fake
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Sounding like something out of a sci-fi novel, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus has made its way into the hearts of internet users, educators and even conservation enthusiasts for years.
Dragon Con Survival Guide
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Dragon Con is a sci-fi and fantasy convention that takes place in Atlanta each year. Learn about Dragon Con and find out how to plan your Dragon Con visit.
How to Add a New Hard Drive to Your Computer in 8 Steps
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Do you own a computer that is more than a year old? If so, then you may be running out of disk space. Learn how to add a new hard drive to your computer.
Top 10 Alternative Transportation Methods
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The automobile is one of the most important inventions of the past 150 years. This is not only because it provides convenient personal transport and great independence through mobility, but also because of the problems it can cause.