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The Singularity by 2045, Plus 6 Other Ray Kurzweil Predictions
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Ray Kurzweil predicts that the singularity (artificial intelligence surpassing human intelligence) will happen by 2045. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Alternative Fuel Ideas That Never Made It Out of the Lab
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You might be surprised by some of the alternative fuel solutions mentioned in this article. Read about ten somewhat odd alternative fuel solutions.
When Was It Invented? The Technology Timeline Quiz
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Think you can pass our invention timeline quiz? Test your knowledge to see if you know how long these technologies have been around.
20 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School
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These 20 people, including Thomas Edison, Princess Diana and Benjamin Franklin, achieved notable success in life, even after dropping out of school.
How Freezers Work
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Many freezers have features to prevent frost and digitally monitor temperatures, but the technology has been evolving for years. Learn about freezers.
What are the four basic types of crescent wrenches?
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Crescent wrenches got their name from the Crescent Tool Company. Learn about the four basic types of crescent wrench in this article.
Your Thoughts Could Activate a Tiny Robot Inside Your Own Brain
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For the first time, Israeli researchers have developed a system that lets a human use brain waves to control nanobots in a cockroach. How could that help your health?
Guy Who Set the Paper Airplane World Record Shows How It's Done
Paper airplanes are much more than child's play.
The App That's Creating an Earthquake Early-warning Network
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The MyShake app detects vibrations and acts as an earthquake warning system. Learn more about MyShake in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Street Sweepers Work
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Street sweepers have been around for more than a century keeping our roads clean. Learn the history of street sweepers and what they're like today.