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What If Dinosaurs Were Alive Today?
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Before leaving work, you'll need to check the traffic report. Lately, a disruptive T. rex has meant some adjustments to your commute. What other changes would be in store if dinos roamed the Earth?
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
How Fast Food Works
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Unless you're in a particularly remote area, you can't go far in most developed countries without finding a fast-food restaurant. Learn how fast-food restaurants came to be and why they're so popular.
How Waterless Toilets Work
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Waterless toilets are a great way to save water. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about waterless toilets.
How can a plastic bag be green?
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A plastic bag can actually be green thanks to some new technological advancements. Find out how a plastic bag can be green.
Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life
On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.
How can we speed up plastic photodegradation?
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Sunlight can break plastic down but not very fast. Is there a way to speed up the process so that natural environments like this one aren't cluttered with plastic debris for centuries?
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
How the Salton Sea Became an Eco Wasteland
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, and the area that surrounds it - once hotspots for tourism and wildlife - have essentially become ghost towns. The lake's evaporation has now become a ticking ecological time bomb with real world consequences.
Is the amount of mercury in CFLs more dangerous than the amount in fish?
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Mercury in CFLs and fish are the best known sources of mercury exposure. Learn about mercury in CFLs and fish and find out which should cause more concern.