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What's the cheapest new energy alternative?
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America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.
How Firewalking Works
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Firewalking barefoot over hot coals has been featured in movies and TV reality shows. Learn more about how firewalking, and not getting burned, works.
How CO2 Scrubbing Works
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CO2 scrubbing is one potential solution to reducing our emissions of carbon dioxide. Learn about CO2 scrubbing and find out what the most common processes are.
How Fly Ash Concrete Works
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Fly ash concrete is considered a green building product. Learn about the benefits and potential hazards of fly ash concrete.
What is a tank engine, as in Thomas the Tank Engine?
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Thomas the Tank Engine is a merchandising phenomenon that includes small wooden train sets, video tapes, books, clothing, an official Web site and tons of fan sites. But wait, what exactly is a "tank engine" anyway?
Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno
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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.
How Gasification Works
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Gasification is the conversion of carbonaceous feedstock into synthetic gas. Learn all about gasification at HowStuffWorks.
How to Grill
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Grilling is fun. Whether you have a gas grill or a charcoal grill, we'll help you master the best techniques, paired with delicious grilling recipes.
Food Temperature Questions
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Food temperature is vital when cooking. Learn how to check the temperature of charcoal and find links to various food temperature resources.
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?