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Why Some Coin Images Don't Face Left
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The coin images on a penny and nickel face a different direction than other U.S. coins, but why? Learn about coin images and coin faces in this article.
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
How Magnets Work
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Magnets produce magnetic fields and attract metals like iron, nickel and cobalt. They're used in all sorts of applications but how are they made and how do they work?
What are some common skin allergies to metal?
What are some common skin allergies to metal? Learn about the common skin allergies to metal in this article.
The Trucker Jargon Quiz
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Warning: If you're a Buster Brown, you probably won't pass this quiz. But once you hit that double nickel, it's all smooth sailing, unless you have a dragonfly.
How Ghost Busters Work
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'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
Micro-lattice Metal: The future of lightweight cars?
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Lightweight microlattice metal just might be the future of featherweight cars. Learn more about microlattice metal at HowStuffWorks.
Is stainless steel really impossible to stain?
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Is stainless steel really impossible to stain? Learn whether stainless steel is impossible to stain at HowStuffWorks.
Why Is an Asteroid Worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000?
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A distant asteroid made mostly of iron is potentially worth $10,000 quadrillion, making it many times more valuable than the global economy.