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How Solar Cooking Works
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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?
What was Archimedes' death ray?
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Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.
How to Build a Rock Garden
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If you've ever wanted to build a rock garden, we've got the insight into this ancient art. Learn how to build a rock garden and the supplies you need.
How Red Barons Antiques Works
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Are you a collector of furniture, art or antiques? This auction house is packed with the coolest stuff from every period in history and every country.
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
How Formwork Works
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Formwork is a tool used to mold concrete. Learn how formwork works in this article.
How Adobe Construction Works
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Adobe construction is one of the oldest building techniques known to man, but why is it now one of the hottest modern housing trends?
5 Animals Whose Blood Isn't Red
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Not all animals have red blood flowing through their veins. Meet some our blue-blooded, green-blooded and, yes, transparent-blooded fellow creatures.
How Tunnels Work
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Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.