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Why don't we live underground?

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To live underground takes some serious planning: We've adapted to sunlight and air on the surface. Learn how to live underground and why it matters.

What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?

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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?

Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth's mantle?

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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?

10 UAV Jobs of the Future

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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were originally developed for the military, but there are many civilian uses as well. See 10 UAV jobs to learn more.

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Has Rapidly Shifted in the Past 40 Years

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Prior to the mid-1990s, the magnetic north pole traveled at speeds of around 9 miles per year. Now, it's 34 miles annually. What accounts for the acceleration?

How Barrier Islands Work

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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.

10 Tips for Mapping Your Family History

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You might know where you're going but do you know where you came from? Here are 10 tips for mapping your family history from HowStuffWorks.

10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into

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"Stop, what's that sound?" Doesn't it creep you out when you don't know? There are lots of sounds out there that baffle even scientists.

How Liquefied Petroleum Gas Works

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You probably know it as the stuff that fuels a gas grill or a Zippo lighter, but that's just the beginning. People are modifying cars to run on the stuff. Learn all about liquefied petroleum gas.

How Water Works

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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.

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