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Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars
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If our living space is to become outer space, we have a lot of challenges to address. And our first line of defense will be space architects.
What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?
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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth - and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.
Majestic 12
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Majestic 12, or MJ-12, was a secret government research team. The team was tasked with investigating multiple UFO crash sites. Read more about the Majestic 12 letter to Jaime Shandera and the ensuing controversy.
How Crop Circles Work
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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
How NASA Planetary Protection Works
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What if your job were to protect life in the galaxy at all costs? Read about NASA's Planetary Protection program at HowStuffWorks.
How the Watergate Scandal Worked
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Watergate redefined the role of the media in American politics. Learn about the Watergate break-in and how Watergate changed the country.
Want an Emoji on Your License Plate? Move to Vermont!
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Vermont has introduced a bill to allow motorists to include emojis on their license plates. HowStuffWorks is totally on board.
Why Did the USSR Fall? The Real Costs of Becoming a Superpower
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By asking "Why did the USSR fall," you're really asking how a superpower unraveled from the inside.
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.