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Oil Sands: Energy Evolution and Environmental Concerns
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Oil sands are a mixture of clay, sand and water with a small amount of bitumen. Learn about oil sands, find out how energy intensive it is to refine oil sands.
How a Sand Ceremony Works
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What is the significance of a sand ceremony? Read about the sand ceremony at HowStuffWorks.
How Sand Dunes Work
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Sand dunes are more intriguing than you might think. For one, some sand dunes sing. What other interesting facts can you learn about sand dunes?
Are sand dunes really alive?
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Sand dunes alive? It's hard to imagine a pile of sand could seem lifelike. But they can behave like creatures. Learn why sand dunes seem alive.
How to Make Kinetic Sand
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If you've already made slime, take the next step and try making kinetic sand at home. It's fun, easy and therapeutic. HowStuffWorks finds out more.
How do you use steel wool for sanding?
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Whether you're removing an old finish or applying a new one to wooden floors or furniture, steel wool can be a useful alternative to sandpaper. Learn how to sand with steel wool in this article.
Make Your Own Sand
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Kiss expensive, toxic crystalline-silica-containing play sand goodbye: Podcasting mamas Vickey and Jen (of VickeyandJen.com fame) have a recipe for making your own play sand for the kiddies. Learn more about making your own sand.
Can You Tell If a Sand Dollar Is Alive Before Taking It Off the Beach?
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Everyone loves foraging for seashells at the beach, but the true jackpot is finding a perfect unbroken sand dollar. However, taking one home may not be such a good idea.
The Ultimate Great Sand Dunes National Park Quiz
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The highest sand dunes in North America are found in the Great Sand Dunes National Park of Colorado. Take this quiz for a virtual tour of one of America's newest and most majestic national parks.
Do Ostriches Really Bury Their Heads in the Sand?
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Ostriches are much more likely to face a problem head-on than to try to hide. Learn if ostriches really bury their heads in the sand at HowStuffWorks.