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15 Largest Cities in Illinois, Ranked by Population

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Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in the United States.

The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight

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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.

Is Light Matter and Does It Weigh Anything?

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Seven ounces a ray! No, that's a lie. Measuring the weight of light is not as straightforward as that. So what's the more complicated explanation?

10 Impossible-to-kill Plants

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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.

Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes?

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Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes? Visit Discovery Health to learn why antiperspirants stain your clothes.

What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?

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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?

Audi's New Cars 'Talk' to Nearly All Tolls

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Audi's new toll technology is the first integrated into a car. HowStuffWorks talks to Audi about how its integrated toll technology works.

How Self-healing Spacecraft Will Work

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Scientists are now developing a new type of composite material that will allow spacecraft to repair themselves. Learn more about this amazing future technology.

The Newton Boys Were the Baddest Bank Robbers You've Never Heard Of

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The Newton gang robbed banks and trains throughout the Midwest in the early 20th century. HowStuffWorks looks at how they got away with wreaking havoc.

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