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Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them
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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.
Comfort Food: Guilty Pleasure?
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Comfort foods and guilty pleasures could be your downfall if you're dieting. Learn about comfort foods and guilty pleasures at HowStuffWorks.
Why Americans Are So Crazy About Their Flag
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The United States flag fetish can seem surprising, confusing or even just quaint to outsiders. Where does it come from?
10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer
On its good days, science is incredible and enlightening. On its bad days, science can be anywhere from gross to downright bizarre. What are some of science's craziest questions? (And why did anyone want to answer them?)
The Sordid Past of the Third Nolan Brother
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You've heard of Christopher and Jonathan Nolan from their films, but do you know about brother Matthew, who has a shady background and criminal past?
How can I have an out-of-body experience?
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Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are most often associated with sick or injured people, but scientists recently produced these experiences in healthy people. Learn how virtual reality can scramble your point of view.
What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?
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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?
Virtual Influencers Are Unreal — Seriously, They Don't Physically Exist
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Computer-generated artificial celebrities, created with cutting-edge technology, have become some of the hottest social media stars on the planet, selling everything from insurance to perfume.
Surgeon Robert Liston Was the 'Fastest Knife in the West End'
Surgeon Robert Liston was well-known for his operating speed and survival rates. Learn more about this quick-drawing doctor at HowStuffWorks Now.