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How To Calculate Your Pregnancy Due Date
Once your pregnancy has been confirmed, what you most want to know is your due date. The average length of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, or 280 days, from the first day of the last normal menstrual period. Here's an example of how it works.
How Traveling Sprinklers Work
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Oscillating sprinklers are great for watering a square area. But what if your lawn has curves? Traveling sprinklers spray the water exactly where you want it. Find out how they travel around your yard so you don't have to.
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.
How to Clean Windows
Windows look best if they are cleaned on a regular basis - at least twice a year on the inside and outside. Check out these tips for making your windows sparkle.
How Solar Yard Lights Work
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Solar yard lights generate and store their own power in the day and release it at night. Learn how solar yard lights can illuminate your yard without wiring.
How Image File Types Work
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GIF and JPEG formats may be the most commonly used, but there are other useful image formats for more specific purposes. Find out what they are and how to use them.
What causes allergic reactions?
The source of allergies is not mysterious. Simply put, it is the rejection of a non-dangerous substance by your body's immune system. Learn more.
Cabbage: Natural Weight-Loss Food
Cabbage offers vitamins and fiber, with no fat or cholesterol. Learn how cabbage helps dieters by adding volume with few calories to meals.
Thermostat Maintenance Tips
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An inaccurate thermostat can raise your heating bills by up to 7 percent. Learn how to check your thermostat's calibration for efficient energy use.
Is Your Shower Head Leaking? Try These Easy Fixes
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Shower head leaking? That's definitely annoying but not the end of the world. Shower heads are subject to several problems when it comes to leaks. Learn how to address a dripping shower head.