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10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
How Becoming a Movie Director Works
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Do you want to be the next big movie director? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn about how becoming a movie director works.
How to Buy Good Inexpensive Wine
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Are you wondering how to buy good inexpensive wine? Check out this article and learn how to buy good inexpensive wine.
Sweating While Sleeping
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Sweating while sleeping can be very irritating. Visit Discovery Health to learn about sweating while sleeping.
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea
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There are a number of herbal remedies that can relieve some of the pain of diarrhea. Learn which herbs to use to get over a bout of diarrhea.
Amelia Earhart Was Way More Than a Famous Aviator Who Disappeared
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Today she is best known for her disappearance, but Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrix as well as a fashion designer and feminist.
Could you have a heart attack -- and not know it?
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A heart attack with no symptoms is deadly. You're less likely to seek help if you think it's indigestion. Learn about a heart attack with no symptoms.
The Coldest Place on Earth Hasn't Been Experienced by Humans
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Iceland? The North Pole? Antarctica? There are a lot of super cold places on this planet, but which one can claim bragging rights as the coldest place on Earth?