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How can alcohol be good for your heart?
Heart-healthy usually means eating right and exercising more. But a new study suggests drinking moderate amounts of alcohol to reduce the risk of heart disease. Could happy hour be heart-healthy?
Is there a green way to tow?
Like carrying added baggage, towing burns extra fuel. But maybe there's no other way to get the job done, or you just really need that getaway to the lake. Can you go green?
Today's Video - Understanding: Dragsters
TLC's "Understanding" series explains dragsters. These race cars use nitro methane and the more nitromethane you have, the faster you go. Learn more in this video.
How Hypercars Work
Even if you drive an efficient hybrid vehicle, wouldn't it be great if you could get better mileage? How about 100 miles per gallon (160.93 km/l) or even more? A hypercar may be the answer.
10 High Paying Dirty Jobs
These jobs probably weren't on your list of what you wanted to be when you grew up. But now that you're in the rat race, you may be wondering if a dirty job may be more profitable than your desk jockey career.
What are credit default swaps?
In the credit default swaps (CDS) market, the health of multinational banks, corporations and untold individuals is at stake.
8 of the World's Biggest Roadside Attractions
The world's biggest roadside attractions run the gamut from a huge artichoke in California to a giant chest of drawers in North Carolina. The appeal of being the biggest was successful in attracting customers from far away places. Learn more.
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