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Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow

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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.

Is steel still the best material for building?

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Steel is getting more expensive because the prices of iron and coal are rising. Are there alternatives to steel that can do the same job -- or better -- for less?

How Willpower Works

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Willpower allows us to resist urges and impulses. Learn about willpower in this article.

How Stock Car Aerodynamics Work

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Stock car aerodynamics are affected by a number of things, including downforce and life. Learn more about stock car aerodynamics at HowStuffWorks.

How Humans Have Made a Mess of Mink

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The wars between American and European mink species and humans quietly rage worldwide. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Does the Kaizen philosophy prevent auto problems?

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Does the Kaizen philosophy prevent auto problems? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if the Kaizen philosophy prevents auto problems.

Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?

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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

Is there really water on Mars?

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Photographs have recently shown that there may be water on Mars. Find out if there's water on Mars and what that could mean for life on Mars.

10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans

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Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.

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