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How Landfills Work
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What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
10 High-paying Dirty Jobs
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Curious about high paying dirty jobs? Read our list of the top 10 high paying dirty jobs and find out about these dirty and often risky occupations.
How Sinkholes Work
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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.
How Super Truck Racing Works
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Super truck racing is a popular sport in Europe, though it hasn't caught on as well in the U.S. Read all about super truck racing in this article.
How the Periodic Table Works
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The periodic table currently organizes more than 100 named elements and several unnamed ones. Learn about the periodic table.
How Ponzi Schemes Work
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A Ponzi scheme is a carefully orchestrated financial scam that's completely illegal. Learn how Ponzi schemes begin and how scammers generate big money.
The 10 Heaviest Buildings Ever Moved
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The five heaviest buildings ever moved rank high in the history of structural moving. Learn what those five heaviest buildings are.
How Lightning Works
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Lightning is an incredible force of nature. And like many natural phenomena, lightning is not always what it seems. Go behind the mystery and learn what's really going on when lightning strikes.
20 Memorable Epitaphs
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A good inscription on a gravestone can provide a bit of humor during a melancholy time. Learn about 20 of the most memorable epitaphs.