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What If We Ran Out of Minerals?

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If minerals make up so much of the Earth, why would we ever face shortages? The availability of the resources we use to create products often depends more on our priorities than the planet's supply.

A Helium Shortage! What If We Ran Out of Helium?

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A helium shortage threatens more than just the balloon industry. Way more. Here's what at stake should we run out of this gas - which is a real possibility.

What if we ran out of fossil fuels?

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

How does my device's accelerometer know how far I ran on the treadmill?

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An accelerometer on your gadget can tell you how far you've run on a treadmill. Want to know how? Find out how accelerometers know how far you've ran.

The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s

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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.

How Barack Obama Works

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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835

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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.

5 Cool Things the Women Who Inspired 'Hidden Figures' Accomplished

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A team of black mathematicians ran the numbers at NASA during the Space Race. Learn more about the women behind 'Hidden Figures' at HowStuffWorks Now.

10 History-making Moments of 2008

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Can You Match the Theme Song to the '60s TV Show?

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TV theme songs become familiar friends, signaling the arrival of your favorite shows each week. If you watch a show through its entire run, you might find yourself listening to a certain theme song hundreds of times, but even casual viewers of a show can't help but hum along to catchy tunes. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the most unforgettable TV theme songs of the '60s!

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