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How a West African Lake Killed 1800 People—And How It Could Happen Again

For years, a silent, deadly danger lurked beneath the surface of Lake Nyos.

How a West African Lake Killed 1800 People—And How It Could Happen Again

Plop This Inflatable Hot Tub on Your Lawn and Relax in Style

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Plop This Inflatable Hot Tub on Your Lawn and Relax in Style

Here’s Why Pouring Water in Your Toilet Bowl Causes an Automatic Flush

A sight to behold.

Here’s Why Pouring Water in Your Toilet Bowl Causes an Automatic Flush

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4 Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway

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Airplane Water Quality Is Even Worse Than Previously Believed

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The Reason Why Ships Are Often Painted Red on the Bottom

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A Hazardous History of the Slip 'N Slide

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Paul de Gelder takes part in Shark Week 2019.

Report: American Beaches Are Brimming With Bacteria

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High Levels of Arsenic Found in Bottled Water From Whole Foods and Dr Pepper

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The Reason Why It's Technically Against State Rules to Sell LaCroix in Massachusetts

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