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How Avalanches Work
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Learn how avalanches form, how long you can stay alive while buried under an avalanche and what steps you can take to survive.
How have NASA space helmets changed optics?
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NASA space helmets are nifty devices that allow astronauts to operate in the hostile environment of space, but did you know that the technology behind them has also directly benefitted eyeballs here on Earth? Learn more about NASA and optics.
Are personal watercraft destroying the planet?
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Personal watercraft destroying the environment is a cause for major concern. Learn about personal watercraft destroying the environment.
Can You Match the Equipment to the Sport?
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Sporty ones, this is for you! Pause for a moment and take a break from your active lifestyle to see if you can identify what sport these pieces of equipment belong to. This is a sport unto itself, too, so let's play!
How to Maintain a Skateboard
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Learn how to maintain a skateboard by servicing its wheel bearings. Find out how to inspect, adjust, and lubricate the bearings for a smooth ride.
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
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Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?
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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?
Can You Identify These National Parks From an Image?
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From Banff to the Bruce Peninsula and Waterton Lakes to Wood Buffalo, Canada is home to a varied and vast collection of National Parks. Let's see how many of these sites you've seen — or feel inspired to see after taking this quiz!
Which Underrated Honeymoon Destination Is Perfect for You?
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No matter how long you've been married, you deserve the perfect honeymoon! Plan your ideal getaway during this quiz, and learn where you should go to celebrate yourselves. Will it be as exotic as you've dreamed?
Sagging Skin Overview
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Sagging skin is a common beauty skin problem. Learn more about how sagging skin works at HowStuffWorks.