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The Blue-tongued Skink Has a Heart of Gold
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These intelligent, friendly creatures have a life span of 15 to 20 years and make great pets.
SCIFs Are Spy-proof Places for America's Top Secrets
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SCIFs are spy-proof, highly secure facilities designed for viewing and working with sensitive national security secrets. We talk to a former general counsel for the NSA to find out how they work.
Get Cracking! 10 Ways to Reuse Egg Cartons
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Egg cartons, whether cardboard, plastic or Styrofoam, can be reused for lots of projects in your home or garden. Here are 10 eggs-citing ones to try.
Portland Cement: A Concrete History With Structural Integrity
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Invented in 1824, Portland cement remains prominent in modern construction. Learn about the hydraulic binder's raw materials and applications.
What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous
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Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
How Subways Work
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London without the Tube? New York without its underground scene? Atlantans gliding straight from their MARTA stops to the airport? What would life be like without our underground transportation system?
How Headrest Monitors Work
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For a passenger trapped in the back seat on a long road trip, a headrest monitor might seem invaluable. Is a headrest monitor a good fit for your vehicle?
How Fleas Work
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Fleas are common parasites that feed on the blood of a host, usually your pet. Learn about fleas and find out how to get rid of a flea infestation.