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Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush

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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.

How can recycling impact a community?

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Lots of people consider recycling to be kind of a no-brainer, something we all should do. It's good for the environment, it re-uses materials rather than creates new ones, it reduces landfills - the list goes on and on.

10 Stand-up Facts About Waterless Urinals

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Waterless urinals still haven't quite broken through to the mainstream, but they can save users billions of gallons of water over standard models. Read on to find out how they work, and stay safe and sanitary.

L-arginine: What You Need to Know

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L-arginine can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about l-arginine and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.

How Freegans Work

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Freegans, or Dumpster divers, are people who attempt to live an ethical lifestyle by reusing trash. Learn about freegans and the ethics of a freegan lifestyle.

Do You Know The Basics of Plumbing?

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Let's face it ... indoor plumbing is pretty nice. Since most people enjoy having working toilets, hot showers and water that flows on command, people with plumbing skills enjoy solid career prospects. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of all things plumbing!

How the ZeroHouse Works

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The zeroHouse may be costly to build, but the zeroHouse could certainly save you on energy bills. Read more about the zeroHouse.

Top 8 Synthetic Fuels

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Different types of synthetic fuels offer some advantages over fossil fuels. Find out about the top synthetic fuels and how they're processed.

Yang Organs Overview

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The yang organs, in traditional Chinese medicine, separate impure substances from food and drain them from the body. Learn how yang organs work.

How Nuclear Power Works

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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?

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