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What Is a Green Roof?
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A green roof is a roof that is covered in plants, which reduces stormwater run-off and lowers cooling costs. Find out how a green roof can help the environment.
Can New York City's Skyscrapers Accommodate Vertical Farming?
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Vertical farming is a method of large-scale farming in an urban environment. Learn about the benefits of a vertical farm and vertical farming technology.
Why do I have to join the French Foreign Legion under an assumed name?
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The French Foreign Legion is a French mercenary unit that bills itself as the school of second chance. Learn more about the French Foreign Legion.
What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?
Was an Irish monk the first European to reach America?
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An Irish monk could have been the first person to discover the American continent, according to ancient texts. Learn more about the Irish monk discovery.
Is your vinyl siding killing you?
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The vinyl siding on your house could be dangerous to your health because of chemicals in the siding. Learn more about the dangers of vinyl siding.
Is it safer to remove asbestos from a building or leave it there?
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Asbestos removal is an important issue because asbestos can cause cancer and other respiratory problems. Learn more about asbestos removal.
Brussels Sprouts
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Brussels sprouts are small cabbage-like heads that sprout from a tall main stem. Learn how to grow and harvest brussels sprouts.
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
It's Nuts How These 6 Nuts Look Before Processing
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Nuts are born, dry roasted and salted, in a can on the grocery store shelf, right? Not exactly. You might be surprised at what they look like before humans get ahold of them.