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The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?
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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.
Why are humans altruistic?
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Why are humans altruistic? Even when it might hurt us? See concepts and ideas on why humans are altruistic at Discovery Health.
How Leaf Springs Work
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Leaf springs are important when towing heavy objects. Learn about leaf springs at HowStuffWorks.
Can you really fight fire with fire?
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How to fight fire with fire is explained in this article. Learn about fighting fire with fire.
Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand
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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.
Earthquakes on the Mississippi: The New Madrid Seismic Zone
Will a town in southern Missouri be the epicenter of the next 'big one'?
10 Reasons Why Bridges Collapse
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You may see most bridges as those things you cross on your way to somewhere else, but where would you be if one collapsed? We've figured out 10 reasons why the worst happens.
How White-collar Crime Works
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White-collar crime typically involves fraud and other nonviolent crimes. Learn more about white-collar crime.
Is Quicksand Real? Learn How Quicksand Works
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Countless movies and television shows depict quicksand as some kind of living creature that sucks its victims down into a bottomless pit, never to be heard from again. Well, you can't believe everything Hollywood tells you.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?