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Is Africa Splitting in Two? Really? Here's the Scoop

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The notion of Africa splitting has the attention scientists and geologists worldwide, as the Great Rift Valley stretches and tears at the Earth's crust.

This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing

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Thanks to new technology, researchers have discovered that the common swift flies 10 months a year without landing, setting a world record for uninterrupted time aloft.

Can we control the weather?

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To control the weather we would have to come up with some technology straight out of science fiction. Find out if we can control the weather.

Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent

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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.

10 Homebuilt Tech Tools for the Developing World

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Homebuilt tech tools and DIY technologies can greatly improve people's lives. Learn about 10 DIY homebuilt tech tools for the developing world.

How Many Cattle Breeds Can You Identify?

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Humans first domesticated cattle around 10,500 years ago, and now a wide variety of cattle breeds are reared for their milk, meat and hardworking capabilities. If you think you know your cattle breeds from Angus to Zebu just by looking, then mosey on into this quiz!

Can I convert my car to run on water?

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Water for fuel in lieu of oil is a breakthrough technology -- we might break our addiction to oil. Read more about the promise of water for fuel.

What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

Carcharodontosaurus Rivaled T. rex as a Shark-toothed Hunter

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Today, we're diving deep into the world of Carcharodontosaurus, one of the most fearsome meat-eating dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth.

How can a plastic bag be green?

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A plastic bag can actually be green thanks to some new technological advancements. Find out how a plastic bag can be green.

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