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The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

How the Student Conservation Association Works

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The Student Conservation Association partners high school students with environmental organizations. Read about the Student Conservation Association.

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

7 Secret Caves We'd Love to See Inside

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There are caves all over the world, but some are in places that are hard to explore — hidden by rocks, ruins or even under ice. We've found seven secret caves you probably never knew existed.

Why do civilizations collapse?

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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?

Top 8 Synthetic Fuels

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Different types of synthetic fuels offer some advantages over fossil fuels. Find out about the top synthetic fuels and how they're processed.

5 Common Causes of Wildfires

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Human activities (such as leaving a campfire unattended, discarding lit cigarettes, debris burning and intentional arson) are among the top causes of wildfires.

Why do cougars scream?

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Cougars scream during mating season to attract the opposite sex. Learn how cougars scream and why humans don't hear these cougar screams too often.

How Uranium Mining Works

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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?

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