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How Nuclear Fusion Reactors Work
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Fusion reactors will use abundant sources of fuel, will not leak radiation above normal background levels, and will produce less radioactive waste than current fission reactors. Learn about this promising power source.
Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes?
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Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes? Visit Discovery Health to learn why antiperspirants stain your clothes.
How Impossible Colors (Like Stygian Blue) Work
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What if there are colors within the visible spectrum that our brains can't perceive? In fact, there are. They're called impossible colors. But some researchers think they've discovered a way to see the impossible.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Why do people vote?
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Why do people vote? Find out what motivates people to vote in elections.
What Is a Performance-enhancing Drug? Here Are 10 Examples
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The list of superstar athletes accused of - and admitting to - taking performance-enhancing drugs is almost as impressive as the number of sports that they compete in. And we're not just talking about steroids.
Does Stress Really Make Your Hair Go Gray?
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Does stress really cause gray hair? Explore this article to find out where gray hair comes from and what role stress plays in its development.
How Adhesive Tape Works
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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?
10 Most Deceptive PR Campaigns in History
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Diamonds are rare? Not really. They became an engagement ring staple, thanks to a clever, if deceptive, public relations campaign.
1936 Stout Scarab
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William B. Stout dreamed of rear-engine/rear-wheel drive and created the 1936 Stout Scarab to that end. Read more about the 1936 Stout Scarab.