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11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It

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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.

Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet

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On Sept. 7, 1936, the last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in Tasmania, Australia. But there are those who believe these animals still live.

How to Vacation With Your Pet

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Ever wonder how to vacation with your pet? Learn all about how to vacation with your pet at Animal Planet.

10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked

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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.

5 Common Causes of Wildfires

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Human activities (such as leaving a campfire unattended, discarding lit cigarettes, debris burning and intentional arson) are among the top causes of wildfires.

Abigail Adams, the Founding Mother Who 'Remembered the Ladies'

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Abigail Adams was the first second lady and second first lady of the United States. But her legacy goes much beyond being wife to President John Adams. See why what made her known as one of the "founding mothers."

What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?

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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.

How Cremation Works

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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.

10 Places to Find WiFi (So You Don't Eat up Your Data Plan)

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Data plans are precious ... and finite. So knowing where to get your WiFi fix matters. Learn about a few places to find WiFi at HowStuffWorks.

Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think

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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?

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