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Why Do Beavers Build Dams?
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Why do beavers build dams and what happens when they do? How would things change if no more beavers build dams?
Fallout: What Would Happen if the Hoover Dam Broke?
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The Hoover Dam holds back 10 trillion gallons of water. That's enough to cover the entire state of Connecticut. How much damage would be done if the dam broke?
Why could China's Three Gorges Dam cause an environmental disaster?
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The Three Gorges Dam could very well lead to an environmental disaster for China. Learn about the Three Gorges Dam.
Why do dentists need to use a dental dam?
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Dental dams can be awkward and used during certain dental procedures. Find out why dental dams are important to use.
It's Huge: The Three Gorges Dam quiz
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The Three Gorges Dam wasn't just a construction project. It was a testament to a country's engineering know-how and cultural fortitude. But the dam came at a huge financial and social price. How much do you know about this enormous dam?
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
Can humans start an earthquake?
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Earthquakes are "natural" disasters, right? Yes, but that doesn't mean the shifting plates that cause them can't be aggravated by human industry.
Ridiculous History: The Time We Erased One of the World's Biggest Waterfalls
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Guairá Falls between Paraguay and Brazil was one of the world's most awe-inspiring, but was erased by Itaipu Dam. Read this HowStuffWorks Now article.
10 Innovations in Hydropower
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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.
Top 5 Innovations in the Electric Power Industry
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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.