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How to Become an Airline Pilot
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Airline pilots have an amazing job with huge responsibilities. Learn what it's like to be a pilot and what it takes to make it in this highly competitive profession.
When It Comes to Air Pollution, the Tiniest Particles Might Be the Worst
Ultrafine particle pollution isn't yet regulated under federal air quality laws. HowStuffWorks takes a closer look at ultrafine particle pollution.
The Sahara Desert Is Getting Bigger
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Deserts around the world are slowly expanding. HowStuffWorks checks out the science behind these increases in size.
The Amazing, and Alarming, Science Behind Red Snow
Red snow? Yes. It totally exists. And while it might look cool, it's not exactly what you want to see from Mother Nature.
Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia Helena (1900-1979) was a British-born astronomer who became an authority on variable stars (stars that change in brightness) and the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand
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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.
Biden Brings a Menorah Lighting Back to the White House
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President Biden's menorah lighting promises to prioritize ritual over reception, focusing on the lighting of the traditional Hanukkah candelabrum itself.
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 did the advent of television impact politics?
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Are There Really More Accidents Around Daylight Saving Time Changes?
Time changes can cause you lose or gain an hour of sleep. It can also be possibly dangerous for drivers.