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Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey
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This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.
Will Earth Last Forever?
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Nothing lasts forever. Does that include our home planet, too?
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.
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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.
How Grid Energy Storage Works
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Grid energy storage is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grid energy storage.
What is a certificate of appropriateness?
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A certificate of appropriateness must be issued by a historic preservation committee to approve any additions or changes to a building in a historic district. Learn about certificates of appropriateness in this article.
How Financial Aid Refund Checks Work
Financial aid refund checks are issued in order to cover the cost of educational expenses. Learn about financial aid refund checks.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Guess How Far a Hummingbird Can Fly Without Stopping. Nope, It's Farther.
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New research finds the ruby-throated hummingbird can fly massive distances without stopping. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.