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Cryptocurrency Has a Huge Negative Impact on Climate Change

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Critics warn that cryptocurrency networks, whose computers use enormous amounts of electricity to verify transactions, could be a factor in warming the planet. The industry is working to change that.

Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?

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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.

Scientists Make History by Growing Plants in Soil From Moon

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University of Florida scientists used lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions to successfully grow plants from seed. It's a first in human history and could help future space colonists grow food on the moon.

What grade of steel was used in the World Trade Center?

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The materials used to build the World Trade Center's twin towers have been heavily scrutinized since the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- including the steel that formed the frames of the skyscrapers.

Inland Taipan: Most Venomous Snake in the World

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Today, we're diving into the world of the most venomous snake on the planet: the inland taipan. This slithery predator isn't just the most dangerous in terms of venom strength; it's also a highly specialized creature that has adapted to life in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

Should Teens Work Part Time While in School?

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Working as a teenager can have a ton of benefits. But there can be drawbacks, too. HowStuffWorks breaks them both down.

Project Blue Beam: A Conspiracy Theory Straight out of 'Star Trek'

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Conspiracy theories: love them or hate them, they aren't going anywhere soon. For a conspiracy theory to have real staying power, it needs both a compelling narrative, and an audience who is either unable or unwilling to practice healthy skepticism.

6 Civil Rights Struggles Going on Right Now

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There are many civil rights struggles going on right now in the U.S. Here are six of them from HowStuffWorks Now.

Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness

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In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.

Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis

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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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