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What Is Rust?
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Rust is the common name for iron oxide, which is created when iron bonds with oxygen. In fact, pure iron is only rarely found in nature because it interacts with oxygen so easily.
What's a uranium centrifuge?
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Iran has announced its activation of a second set of uranium centrifuges. These machines are at the core of the uranium-enrichment process. Find out where the centrifuge fits into the equation.
Bananas: Natural Weight-Loss Food
Bananas provide both energy and nutrition without fat. Learn why bananas are ideal for people looking to lose weight through sound nutrition.
What's the first step toward a healthy lifestyle?
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What's the first step? Learn more about what the first step is at Discovery Health.
Thrift Store Shopping Tips
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Thrift store shopping is a growing trend for fashion bargain shoppers. Learn the science behind thrift store shopping with these money-saving tips.
How To Remove Water Stains From Wood: 7 Simple Methods
Water stains on wood furniture and flooring can be frustrating, especially when they appear as unsightly white rings or dark stains. These blemishes often form when water seeps into the wood grain or the protective finish. The good news is that with a few simple techniques and household items, you can learn how to remove water stains from wood without causing damage.
What Does Mummification Have to Do With Gene Hackman?
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Ever wondered why some dead bodies last for thousands of years while others break down into dust? That's where the science of mummification comes in. Whether it's through ancient rituals, boggy swamps or some truly extreme self-imposed methods, mummified human remains give us an incredible look into history, biology and even chemistry.
How Comic-Con Came to Rule the Pop Culture World
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The hosts of Nerdificient talk about the history of comic book conventions and how San Diego's Comic-Con became so enormous.
Breaking the Law to Enforce It: Cops and the Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court just issued a ruling that could affect the Fourth Amendment rights of the average American. Host Ben Bowlin explains in this video.
Quiz: Do I Really Have to Wash This?
Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to find out how your cleaning skills stack up.