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POPS728 Ton Pendulum This is an awesome idea actualized in a Taipei building. This HUGE pendulum is used as an earthquake damper in a very tall building.
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POPSBest Hair Removal Cream I have been very self-conscious about my hairy arms since I was a child. I decided to try Revitol after reading this and it works!
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POPSHybrid Lighting Interesting. That would take care of my biggest complaint about CFLs. Sometimes a slow start up isn't so bad (like when you wake up in the morning), but it bites when you need light now and really defeats the purpose of emergency and security lighting.
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POPSMysterious Outburst from the Edge of the Milky Way The outburst may represent a transitory stage in a star's evolution that is rarely seen. The star has some similarities to highly unstable aging stars called eruptive variables, which suddenly and unpredictably increase in brightness.
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POPSEPA cleanup tips for Congress mandated CFL bulbs
Important steps to know since the government has dictated that these bulbs will be mandatory in 2012. Here's more: Clean-Up Steps for Hard Surfaces * Carefully scoop up glass pieces and powder using stiff paper or cardboard and place them in a glass jar with metal lid (such as a canning jar) or in a sealed plastic bag. * Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. * Wipe the area clean with damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes. Place towels in the glass jar or plastic bag. * Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up the broken bulb on hard surfaces. Clean-up Steps for Carpeting or Rug * Carefully pick up glass fragments and place them in a glass jar with metal lid (such as a canning jar) or in a sealed plastic bag. * Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. * If vacuuming is needed after all visible materials are removed, vacuum the a
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POPSSaazs' Light-emitting Glass Eco-friendly lightbulbs are an energy efficient step in the right direction, but it could be that the bulb’s days are numbered. First we had light-emitting wallpaper, and now Saazs’ light-emitting glass plates. Using planilum technology, these plates are the world’s first active light-emitting glass. Incorporated into shelves and tables, the technology provides beautiful, understated lighting for homes and offices.
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POPSMedical Quackery Devices Patented Dec. 12, 1905, the Timely Warning was manufactured as a solution to amorous dreaming. OMG! See those spikes? And while not listed at this site, I'm sitting here with a Dr. Pepper. It was originally created as a potion by pharmacist.