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10 Greenhouses Around the World

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Greenhouses around the world great the ideal growing solution anywhere. Check out these top 10 greenhouses around the world.

How Embalming Works

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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.

12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World

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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.

10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering

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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?

How the American Dream Works

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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.

How Aerogels Work

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Aerogels are incredible materials that could have dozens of uses from insulation to oil spill cleanup. Learn about aerogels in this article.

How 'Junkyard Wars' Works

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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.

Are there real-life fight clubs?

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A real-life fight club sounds dubious, but they really exist as outlets for men and women. Read about real-life fight clubs and how they came to be formed.

How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?

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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.

Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?

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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.

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