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The Ultimate Boy Scouts Quiz
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In an era when parents are desperate to find safe and nurturing activities for their kids, organizations like the Boy Scouts of America are really thriving. With wholesome activities such as hiking and camping, and an emphasis on honesty and community service, scouting provides an excellent model for a healthy childhood. This quintessentially American fraternity, however, wasn't actually developed in the U.S. Take this quiz to learn more about the Boy Scouts.
Pink Mold: The Uninvited Guest in Your Sink
Water just loves to stick around and leave stains behind. Most people have seen mold, but what do you do if your stain is pink?
Are There Really More Accidents Around Daylight Saving Time Changes?
Time changes can cause you lose or gain an hour of sleep. It can also be possibly dangerous for drivers.
How Much of the Ocean Has Been Explored? Shockingly Little!
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You might be surprised at how little of the world's oceans scientists have investigated.
Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?
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The woolly mammoth: an iconic extinct species that once roamed the vast arctic tundra during the last ice age. These colossal creatures disappeared thousands of years ago, but now, scientists are working to bring them back.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
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?
10 Supplements That Do Not Work as Advertised
Some supplements are touted as miracle cures, and while they may have benefits, they don't live up to the hype. Find out about 10 such supplements.
How Wood Stoves Work
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Wood stoves work very well when they are maintained properly. Learn more about how wood stoves work at HowStuffWorks.