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10 Disadvantages of Biofuels

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Biofuels are hot now, but integrating them into our fuel use habits could be costly. Read more about 10 disadvantages of biofuels.

10 Most Destructive Storms

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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.

10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank

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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.

What have we learned from the Human Genome Project?

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The Human Genome Project revealed how the 3.2 billion base pairs contained in the human genome are ordered. Learn more about the Human Genome Project.

Should you moisturize a cut?

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Should you moisturize a cut? Learn about cut healing, moisturizers and what you should avoid doing. See if you should moisturize a cut.

Can You Name All of These Essential Baby Boomer Books?

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Whether it was on that long-awaited vacation or a weekend of relaxation, these are the baby boomer books you probably picked up in your downtime. Now, see if their pages hold up well in your memory.

How Viruses Work

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Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.

5 Invasive Species That Might Conquer the World

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Invasive species are found around the globe, and can be damaging to the world's ecosystems. Some invasive species seem almost unstoppable like these five.

Top 10 Jobs for Foodies

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Foodies know that eating is more than just a biological necessity. Learn about the top 10 jobs for foodies.

How Astrolabes Work

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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?

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