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What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?
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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
Is ethanol really more eco-friendly than gas?
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Ethanol facts help sort out which is better, ethanol or gas? Learn about ethanol facts, and find out if ethanol is more eco-friendly than gas.
5 Sustainable Hardwoods
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Look almost anywhere, and you'll see things made from wood. Harvesting that much wood can have devastating effects on forests and environments. Fortunately, some of the hardwoods that are most popular can be sustained in your own backyard.
How many people does one farmer feed in a year?
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One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.
Fiber Facts
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Getting enough daily fiber is important for good health. Find fascinating fiber facts and tips on how to get more fiber in your diet.
Breakfast Quiz
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Eating a morning meal helps keep us healthy, both mentally and physically. But other than the fact that you're supposed to eat breakfast, what else do you know about it? Take this quiz to test your eggspertise. (Oh, come on -- we simply couldn't pass up that pun!)
What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon?
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You might think the difference is only in the name, but it's more than that. HowStuffWorks explains the variations in recipes, aging and geography.
How to Repair Wooden Furniture Surfaces
From scratches to discoloration, the surfaces of your wooden furniture are vulnerable to all kinds of damage. Luckily, many of the problems can be fixed. Read this article to learn how.
5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?