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Top 6 Fire-resistant Building Materials
How do you slow down a fire? These six building materials are particularly resistant to fire and intense heat, reducing the possibility of fatalities.
10 Weird Ways Tinder Is Changing the World
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Tinder is a popular dating app. Learn more about how it's changing the world at HowStuffWorks.
How the Toyota PM Works
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With the unveiling of the Personal Mobility (PM) concept car, Toyota's designers have shared a new vision of personalized travel. Find out all about the PM's design, power, and unique features.
How Marijuana Works
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Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?
How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms - they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
10 Perennials for the Northeast
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Perennials for the Northeast usually don't survive the harsh, cold winters. But there are 10 perennials for the Northeast that can sustain.
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
What Is A Stryker Vehicle?
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The U.S. Army's Stryker is a lesson in flexibility: There are as many Stryker configurations as there are tasks to complete in today's military. Plus, it's easier to deploy than the mighty M1. Learn all about the Army's ambitious Stryker project: anywhere in the world within 96 hours.
How Roller Coasters Work
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They don't have engines, brakes or accelerators. No, these amazing machines rely on physical, centripetal and gravitational forces to urge thrills, screams and that sinking stomach feeling we all love (and hate). Read more about the science of fun.
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.