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Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?

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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?

What Do Reindeer Do When They're Not Pulling Santa's Sleigh?

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at reindeer, those super flying sleigh pullers of Christmas Eve.

Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno

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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.

When was the first battery invented?

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Batteries are a necessity for our every day life, but have you ever wondered when was the first battery invented? Find out with this article by HowStuffWOrks.com.

How can a 5,000-pound truck tow 10,000 pounds?

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How can a 5,000 pound truck tow 10,000 pounds? The laws of motion supply the answer. Learn how a 5,000 pound truck can tow 10,000 pounds here.

How Can Owls Fly Silently?

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Many people wonder how can owls fly silently. Check out this article to learn how owls can fly silently and the secret to an owls silent flight.

What Is the Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory?

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It's hard to look up in the sky on a clear day and not see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane. They're called contrails, though some refer to them as "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.

How Sarah Palin Works

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Sarah Palin is a hot commodity on the McCain-Palin ticket: Her youth and conservative ideals have garnered publicity. Learn about Sarah Palin and her ideals.

5 Things to Know About Native American Languages Spoken in the 21st Century

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The majority of Native Americans today speak English, so how many Native American languages are still in existence and being spoken today?

Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?

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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.

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