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Time Is Up for the Leap Second
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The decision made at the 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures will scrap leap seconds for good by 2035.
Why Are Bluebird Days Great for Skiers and Bad for Hunters?
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Bluebirds symbolize optimism, happiness and hope for the future. For skiers, a "bluebird day" bodes well for a great day on the slopes, but hunters and anglers may as well stay home.
Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?
Will the U.S. Ever End Its Dependence on Foreign Oil?
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The United States is the world's top producer of oil, but it still depends on foreign countries for millions of barrels, as well. Will there ever be a time when the U.S. is totally independent when it comes to oil production?
10 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S. (L.A. Shockingly Isn't One of Them)
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Living in a city offers a lot of excitement and opportunity on a daily basis, but it also comes with some downsides like pollution, trash and health risks. So, which cities have it worst? LawnStarter did a deep dive on this very topic to uncover the dirtiest cities in the U.S.
What If Earth's Core Cooled Down?
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The core of our planet is about as hot as the sun. Could it ever cool down? That's one thing you don't want to happen.
What's the Difference Between an Avenue, a Road and a Boulevard?
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The name bestowed on a road depends on its size and function. And it's not just up to your neighborhood's developer either.
How Diesel Locomotives Work
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Diesel locomotives are some of the coolest modes of transport out there. Giant machines like these are just full of technological treats. Explore a hybrid-diesel locomotive - from engine to engineer controls.
How Oil Tankers Work
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Oil tankers are large ships that transport oil all over the world. Learn about oil tankers in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).