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Recession Pictures
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Trace the economy's path from subprime collapse to the mortgage crisis to the credit market crisis. Check out our Recession Pictures.
What Happens When a Keystone Species Goes Extinct?
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Keystone species in an ecosystem function much like a keystone in an arch. Without them the structure collapses. Learn about keystone species.
How Bees Work
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Bees have been included in myths and legends for centuries. Learn about bees, the anatomy of bees and how colony collapse disorder affects bees.
Why Did the Ottoman Empire Fall During the Industrial Revolution?
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Why did the Ottoman Empire fall? There's no single answer. It was a slow-motion collapse fueled by internal dysfunction, foreign intervention and the brutal modernity of war.
How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
Why would there be no more fish in 40 years?
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According to a study published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, there will be no seafood left to catch by 2048. Learn more about seafood at HowStuffWorks.
The Destiny Lore Quiz
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In a battle of Light versus Darkness, the last vestiges of humanity against sinister and terrifying forces from all corners of the galaxy, how much of the lore of Destiny do you know? Head to the Last City and take the quiz!
Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?
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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
How Sinkholes Work
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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.