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The Science Behind the Pollen Count
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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?
Can You Identify These Tennis Legends?
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From ashes to kings, the tennis world has seen no shortage of iconic legends. Some of the world's first international sports stars gained fame on the grass, clay, concrete and even wood courts of the tennis world. Can you name all these tennis legends?
How to Play Horseshoes
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Ringers, pitching and dead shoes -- the sport of horseshoes has a colorful language all its own. Learn about the rules and strategy of pitching a game.
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.
The Biggest Fish Ever Caught (By IGFA Standards)
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Not every fisherman wants the glory. Some have caught immense fish and released them without laying claim to a world record. But for those who want the world to know they caught a big fish, the International Game Fish Association keeps a record of such accomplishments.
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.
The 10 Most Expensive Car Repairs
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Nothing blows a budget faster than a car repair. Getting items fixed or replaced on any make or model of car is expensive and can set people back financially. Unless a part is under warranty, motorists are forced to shell out big bucks themselves to keep their car running properly and safely. And some car […] The post The 10 Most Expensive Car Repairs appeared first on Goliath.
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Two-stroke Engines Work
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A car engine uses a four-stroke cycle -- how can two strokes accomplish the same tasks? Learn all about the two-stroke engine, where it's used and how it compares to a four-stroke.
How to Insulate Windows: 6 Great Ways
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Windows account for 25% of home heat loss. Learn more about these seven great ways to insulate your windows.