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Why do we have fingerprints?
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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.
What is the universe made of?
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What is the universe made of? Is it made of atoms like everything found on Earth? Find out what the universe is made of in this article.
Are some things we recycle better off in landfills?
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Are things we recycle better off in landfills, or are our current recycling methods efficient enough? Find out if things we recycle are better off in landfills.
Do Plants Make Music?
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Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?
Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
Can a sound wave kill you?
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A sound wave alone probably won't kill you. Crank the volume on a terrible song, though, and you just might annoy everyone to death.
Could an 'X17 Particle' Hint at a Fifth Force in the Universe?
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The Standard Model of physics is a framework for the subatomic world. Could a newfound carrier boson expand that framework? HowStuffWorks looks in.
Do people without primary care doctors go to the ER more?
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There aren't as many primary care doctors these days. So do people without a primary care doctor go to the ER more? Find out.
The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?
What is the future of communication?
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What is the future of communication? Are the days of the cell phone numbered? Find out about new technologies and the future of communication.