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What Is Rust?

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Rust is the common name for iron oxide, which is created when iron bonds with oxygen. In fact, pure iron is only rarely found in nature because it interacts with oxygen so easily.

How Soil Lamps Work

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Soil lamps are discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about soil lamps.

Who invented sports drinks?

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When you think of sports drinks, chances are Gatorade comes to mind. But was it the first one? Or just the beneficiary of clever marketing?

How Salt Works

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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.

What If You Drink Saltwater?

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It's all fun and games when you're on a deserted island. But eventually you're going to get really thirsty. How bad can glugging seawater be?

How Aluminum Works

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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.

How Water-powered Clocks Work

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Water-powered clocks are explained in this article. Learn about water-powered clocks.

How Vitaminwater Works

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Vitaminwater is a new product from Glaceau that combines distilled water with vitamins, herbs and flavors. Learn about Glaceau's Vitaminwater product.

Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium

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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.

Can hydrogen be the fuel of the future?

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When it comes to looking to the energy source that will replace fossil fuels, there are no shortage of options.

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