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What Is a Green Roof?
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A green roof is a roof that is covered in plants, which reduces stormwater run-off and lowers cooling costs. Find out how a green roof can help the environment.
How the ZeroHouse Works
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The zeroHouse may be costly to build, but the zeroHouse could certainly save you on energy bills. Read more about the zeroHouse.
How does pressure-treated lumber work?
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How does pressure-treated lumber work and can it be harmful to humans? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this helpful home improvement article.
Bad Luck Comes in Threes: Separating Superstition from Reality
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Explore the belief that bad luck comes in threes. Uncover origins, cultural influences, and the psychology behind the superstition.
How a Nuclear Meltdown Works
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Nuclear meltdowns can be scary, but it's important to understand what causes them. Learn about how nuclear meltdowns work.
How CEOs Work
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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.
What are green communities?
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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.
How Numbers Stations Work
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We may be living in the age of the Internet, but simple shortwave radio transmitters still play a part in the espionage game. The huge benefit: There's no trail.
How Firefighter Training Works
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Firefighters are our everyday heroes. Find out how to become one and look into the training process.
Maybe You Can Be Too Thin? Meet the World's Skinniest Skyscraper
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Standing 1,428 feet tall and just 60 feet wide, Steinway Tower in New York City has earned the nickname, "The Coffee Stirrer."