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Top 5 Green Myths
Since green myths aren't only about giants, leprechauns and dragons, it's often difficult to sort fact from fiction when adopting a greener lifestyle. What are five of the most monstrous green myths?
How FiOS Works
With movies, television, music and more being offered on the Internet these days, you need faster connection speeds. Is fiber optic technology the answer?
How does your body digest a cigarette?
Cigarettes are packed with all kinds of pleasant things: ammonia, arsenic, turpentine. Take a deep drag. Those same chemicals are used to clean toilets, kill rats and strip varnish from wood.
10 Popular Cell Phones
The first cell phones simply let you make calls while on the go. Now manufacturers try to outdo one another with the latest features. Which phones stand out from the pack?
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How much money do I really need to live?
Maybe keeping up with the Joneses is running you into the poor house. But if you cancel your premium television service and ditch your cell phone, will your friends think you're in dire straits?
Does fertilizer help or hurt my lawn?
Is too much of a good thing a bad thing? When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, yes. So what does the damage? And how can you make splendor from your grass?
Top 10 Myths about the Brain
You only use 10 percent of that big gray mass of wrinkles -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what HowStuffWorks has heard about the brain. But how many commonly held beliefs are just plain wrong? (Answer: 10.)
What happens to chimps used in medical research?
Their genetic similarity to humans makes chimps great subjects for medical research. But some countries are banning this research because these apelike similarities are a little too close for comfort.
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How Geniuses Work
French novelist Jean-Marie Gustave Le Cl�zio was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for literature. What does it mean to be a genius? Find out how geniuses work.
How Banks Work
The United States Treasury Department is considering taking ownership stakes in many U.S. banks to stabilize the financial system. Find out how banks work.
How Whales Work
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a dispute between conservationists and the Navy over sonar exercises that scientists claim are killing and injuring whales. Find out how whales work.
How Debt Works
New York City�s legendary National Debt Clock has run out of digits to record the growing debt. Find out how debt works.
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