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5 Carrier Pigeon Stories

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Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.

What was the first portable computer?

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Back in the '70s, 'portable computer' had a very different meaning. Find out what was the first portable computer and the history behind it.

The Life and Death of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'

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For Timothy Treadwell, observing and protecting grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) was a way of life. Until one day Treadwell and his partner, Amie Huguenard, were eaten alive by the same bears they revered.

The Coldest NFL Game Ever Wasn't the One You're Seeing Pics Of

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For over 100 years, the NFL has been a premiere stage for epic battles with nail-biting action. Some of the most memorable moments of the storied franchise have occurred when gritty players have fought for the win while also standing against a siege from the elements.

How Do Tire Pressure Sensors Work

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You may have noticed that one of the lights on your console is shaped like a tire with an exclamation point in the middle. This is a tire pressure monitoring system, which lets you know if your tires are underinflated.

11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?

What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?

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Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility - despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.

The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.

Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?

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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?

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