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How Satellite Phones Work
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Satellite phones can be your only line of communication in remote areas, but it's a costly way to reach out and touch someone. See how satellite phones work.
How a Weather Balloon Works?
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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.
If I Have a Gas Leak in My Home, Will I Die?
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A gas leak is not a good thing. There's a reason it has that awful odor -- to warn you of danger. Learn more about the dangers of a gas leak.
Why is camber so critical in NASCAR?
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Camber is critical in NASCAR races because it can cause or prevent accidents. Learn how critical camber is in NASCAR.
What Is a Staycation?
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A staycation is a combination of vacationing and staying home. Learn about staycations and how to have a successful staycation in tough economic times.
Can owning a hybrid car get me an HOV decal?
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Can owning a hybrid get me an HOV decal? Find out if owning a hybrid can get you an HOV decal at HowStuffWorks.
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?
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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.
Humpback Whales Have Made an Amazing Comeback From Extinction
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Humpback whales can be as long as a city bus and weigh as much as two. They love to breach and water slap with their fins and tails, making them a perennial favorite for whale watchers.
Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?
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The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?
Why You Want Your Kid's School Bus to Be Electric
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Electric school buses are a very, very good idea. They cut greenhouse emissions, for one, but there are several more reasons the U.S. should transition its massive diesel-fueled school bus fleet to electric.