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Are geothermal power plants safe?

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For all our hand-wringing over the oil supply, it might shock you to realize that the solution to our dependence on fossil fuels lies right under our feet.

The Oil Drilling Process Explained

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Remember those orange juice commercials? The ones where people tried to poke a rolling orange with a straw?

It's Elementary: The Periodic Table Quiz

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The periodic table of elements was an important turning point in the history of the chemistry. Take HowStuffWorks' periodic table quiz to learn more.

The Pyramid in Antarctica Isn't Actually a Pyramid

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Conspiracy theories surface around pretty much everything, especially on the internet. So when 2016 satellite imagery showed what appeared to be a pyramid in Antarctica that was large enough to be seen from outer space, people had questions.

What are green communities?

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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.

How Astrolabes Work

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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?

10 Evil Robots Bent on Destroying Humanity

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"Hahaha ... we've come to destroy your world!" Or so it must read in the chapter of the "Evil Robot Handbook" on what to say when you first encounter humans. Here are 10 robots you really don't want to mess with.

Are Snakes With Legs a Real Thing?

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Have you ever wondered if snakes used to have legs? Believe it or not, snakes didn’t always slither on the ground like they do today. In fact, once upon a time, snakes with legs really did roam Earth, and scientists have found some pretty incredible clues to prove it.

How to Draw Construction Vehicles

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Learn how to draw construction trucks with our step-by-step instructions. We'll show you how to draw mixers, bulldozers, and more in this article.

The Most Dangerous Insect (and 13 Others to Avoid)

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When you think of the most dangerous creatures on Earth, you might picture big animals like sharks or lions, but the insect world is filled with tiny critters capable of causing serious harm. The most dangerous insect can kill by spreading deadly diseases, and others achieve the same end with toxic venom.

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