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Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
Is all of today's wheat technically artificial?
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Wheat takes the heat for gut problems, painful joints - even cancer. Is it because today's wheat is artificially produced? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How much fluoride is too much?
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How much fluoride is too much? Find out why there is so much debate about this ubiquitous substance -- and how much fluoride is too much.
How Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks Work
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Learn how EMPs work and how these weapons could tear apart modern technology.
Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
Why is exercise important for heart health?
Exercise is as important for heart health as eating right and avoiding stress. Learn about aerobic exercise and why it's so important for heart health.
5 of the World's Rarest Skin Conditions
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Some of the rarest skin conditions include blue skin and scaly plates. See five of the world's rarest skin conditions.
Disappearing Tattoos for the Commitment Phobes
A company called Ephemeral is trying to make tattoos for the commitment-shy a reality; they only last a year. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
7 Hybrid Animals That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real
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Hybrid animals, also called crossbreeds, are the offspring of two different or closely related species. Some only exist in captivity due to habitat differences.
How Xbox Live Works
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The Xbox Live network gives players the opportunity to connect with thousands of other gaming enthusiasts online. Here's how it works.