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How Toilet Paper Works
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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?
Has Online Shopping Changed How Much Cardboard We Use?
Will Amazon's age of home delivery bury the environment in extra boxes? You might be surprised by the answer.
How Garbage-powered Cars Could Work
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Garbage-powered cars aren't just science fiction. Read about the ins and outs of garbage-powered cars and running cars on solid waste.
How Recycling Works
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Recycling involves taking something useful and turning it into something new instead of throwing it away. Learn about recycling and the many types of recycling.
How Well Do You Know American Automaker Flops and Failures?
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Major mistakes can cost U.S. automakers a lot of time and money, and in some cases even cost drivers their lives. But it usually takes a combination of failures to make a car or an automotive brand truly flop — from design and engineering problems to poor sales or ... well, sometimes being ugly is all it takes. How many of these famous auto fiascos do you know? Take this quiz to find out!
All Salt Is Not the Same
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Salt is something most of us use without thinking about it. But with so many options available, how do we know what's best?
How Many Books Are There in the World?
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Roughly 156 million books are out there...we think. The answer is more complex than you'd imagine, but we've made an educated guess.
Can You Identify These Canadian Plants and Trees?
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We all know about Canada's national tree--the maple tree. The leaf is on the flag. But there are many other trees and plants native to the Great White North. Take this quiz to see how well you know Canada's flora!
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
10 Things You Need to Know About Wood Pellet Fireplaces
To save money, many people are considering alternative heat sources, and wood pellet fireplaces are one possible solution to rising energy costs. But what do you need to know before you head out to buy one of these energy savers?