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Is an Astronaut Stuck in Space a Rare Occurrence?
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Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are the two NASA astronauts that have been circulating in the news since becoming stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024. After several obstacles, they returned to Earth on March 18, 2025.
Why Compressed Air Canisters Shouldn't Be Shaken
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It's a force of habit to shake spray canisters, but when it comes to canned air, that inclination could cause frostbite.
Fifty Percent of Americans Are the Usual Suspects
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Half the adults in the U.S. are in a network of police face-recognition databases, according to a 2016 Georgetown report. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Real Reason Turtles Have Shells (Hint, It's Not for Protection)
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Why do turtles really have shells? HowStuffWorks Now looks at how turtle shells evolved, with the help of a new study.
The World Has Finally Made Its Very Last New VCR
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The last VCR is rolling off production lines this month. Learn more about VCRs, VHS and obsolete tech in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Golgi Apparatus Acts Like a Mail Room for Eukaryotic Cells
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The Golgi apparatus is the mail room of the cell, packaging up proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum and sending them to their final destinations.
Here's Where to Find the Cleanest Air in the World
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Some cities, even large ones, are making big strides in improving air quality.
You've Heard of Smallpox, But What Was the Great Pox?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the surprising relationship between syphilis and smallpox.
Hawaii Proposes Ban on Certain Sunscreens to Save Coral Reefs
Scientists have found that chemicals in some sunscreens can cause coral bleaching, prompting the Hawaii state legislature to propose an exhaustive ban on them.
Why Walking Through Doorways Makes Us Forget
Why are we here again? HowStuffWorks looks at research on the act of forgetting once you walk through doorways.