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NASA's Chief Sniffer's Job Is to Keep 'Stinky' Situations Out of Space
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Nobody's nose knows better than NASA's George Aldrich. He's the longest-serving member of the space agency's odor panel, which basically sniffs and smells everything that goes up into space.
How Biodegradation Additives Work
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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?
10 Boom Towns that Went Bust
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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.
Beyond Halloween: 8 Other Holidays Spirits Love
Some days are just more conducive to the supernatural. Learn some of the holidays that spirits love at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match the World Landmark to the Religion?
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You've probably seen pictures of the most famous landmarks in the world hundreds of times, but have you ever wondered what religion some of them represent? From Stonehenge to the Sistine Chapel, try to match the famous landmark to the religion.
Can we treat mental illness with hallucinogens?
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Hallucinogens have a reputation for expanding the mind. Is it deserved? Learn why hallucinogens like LSD may be the key to treating mental illness.
How Xeriscaping Works
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Xeriscaping can help keep a lush, green landscape from succumbing to drought and turning into a yellow wasteland. Learn about Xeriscaping.
Breaking Down the Sweeteners
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Do you know what's in that sweetener? We're breaking down the sweeteners in this article.
10 Greenhouses Around the World
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Greenhouses around the world great the ideal growing solution anywhere. Check out these top 10 greenhouses around the world.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.