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How the EPA Works

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The EPA was established in order to protect human health and the environment. Learn more about the EPA and some of the duties the EPA performs.

Why do we kill?

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Why do we kill? There's no doubt that humans are a violent species. Find out why we kill and what makes people more inclined to kill.

Can solar energy power everyday objects efficiently?

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Even though they've come down in price, solar panels are still expensive and somewhat inefficient. And then there are cloudy days. Can solar panels ever replace fossil fuels for our everyday needs?

Is there a limit to how high-definition TVs can get?

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High-definition TVs have been changing in screen size, thickness and price in the past few years. But is there a limit to how high definition TVs can go?

Things That Defined Your Life In The 90s

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The 90s were a decade that introduced exciting new technology, some great music, movies, and television, as well as some truly unique fashion trends. While we don't always realize how great a period of time is while we're actually experiencing it, hindsight gives us the ability to look back at some of the things that [...] The post Things That Defined Your Life In The 90s appeared first on Goliath.

Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community

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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.

How Slot Car Racing Works

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Slot car racing became popular in the 1960s and is still going strong. Read about the history and science of slot car racing.

How Gold Works

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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?

How Kissing Works

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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.

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