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Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.
Devon Island: The Icy Canadian Land That NASA Uses for Mars Research
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Devon Island looks like another planet, but it sits firmly on Earth in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This largest uninhabited island lies in Nunavut Canada, north of Baffin Island in the far north of Arctic Canada.
Who invented video games?
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More than two-thirds of U.S. households play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Without the crazy ideas of a few pioneering folks, we might still be stuck playing marathon sessions of charades. So who do we have to thank?
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
10 Embarrassing Movie Tie-in Toys
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Sometimes toy-makers miss the mark. Learn about 10 embarrassing movie tie-in toys at HowStuffWorks.
What makes a killer?
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A killer is someone who finds it easy to take the life of someone else. Find out what makes a killer in this article from HowStuffWorks.
5 Eloquent and Enduring Maya Angelou Quotes
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One of the most quoted (and misquoted) African American women, Maya Angelou's words and works resound with people of all ages and stages in life. Here are five quotes that explain why.
10 Mythical American Monsters
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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.
How Feminism Works
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Feminism can be defined as a movement, ideology or badge of honor. Above all, feminism is the belief in equality among men and women of all ethnicities.
Sperm Banks
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Sperm banks use sperm donors to gather or preserve sperm. Learn how a sperm bank stores sperm and screens donors.