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Why does nail polish turn your nails yellow?
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Why does nail polish turn your nails yellow? Find out how nail polish works and why it turns your nails yellow at HowStuffWorks.
Venus: Earth's Blazing-hot and Bizarre Twin
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The atmosphere is crushing on Venus, and it's so hot lead would melt. But the planet still has a lot in common with Earth. We'll explain.
What's a prehistoric toolkit and how could it rewrite human history?
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A prehistoric toolkit is a set of tools that early humans utilized. Learn about a prehistoric toolkit in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Why is water vital to life?
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We know water is vital to life on Earth, but have you ever wondered why? Find out why water is vital to life on Earth in this article.
Could a fungus cause the extinction of bats?
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The world could be facing a possible bat extinction due to an odd plague. Learn how a possible bat extinction could drastically affect the ecosystem.
What if sea levels rose 12 inches?
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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?
How Artificial Geothermal Energy Works
Artificial geothermal energy is made by adding water to naturally hot rocks. Learn about artificial geothermal energy.
What happens to abandoned mines?
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Abandoned mine shafts may look romantic with their clapboarded entrances and rusting pickaxes, but they can be deadly. So who ensures that these dangerous sites are properly closed up? You may find the answer a little unsettling.
Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?
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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.