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Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy
Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
What Is the Ring Test for Gender?
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Tempted to try the ring test for gender hints before making it all seven weeks into the pregnancy? Some people swear by it despite lacking scientific evidence.
How the 19th Century Invented Modern Christmas
The 1800s saw the birth of many of the Christmas customs, from Santa Claus to lights, that we know and love today.
How Short Is the World's Smallest Person?
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The current record holder is an actress and social media influencer who uses her celebrity to spread positive messages.
How Greenhouses Work
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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?
The April Fools' Day Quiz
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If you think you know everything there is to know about pranks and hoaxes, the joke just may be on you. Take this quiz to learn why the merrymaking day came to be, how it's celebrated in different places and some of the best pranks of all time.
How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work
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Do you know How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work? Keep reading to learn how to generate power using plants and How Plant-microbial Fuel Cells Work.
Why Some Olympic Sports Are Still Open Only to Men or Only to Women
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It may surprise you that even in 2021 there are a few Olympic sports that are not open to both genders.
How Medically Assisted Suicide Works
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Medically assisted suicide is a polarizing topic. Let's look at the pros and cons of this very difficult issue at HowStuffWorks.