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How does public transportation help the environment?

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In January 2004, the citizens of Milan, Italy, were preparing for a strike that would shut down all public transportation. Since an estimated 28 percent of greater Milan's 3 million populace relied heavily on public transit, the strike meant gridlock for most of the city.

What's the Brightest Star in the Sky? Depends on the Season

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The night sky has fascinated humans for centuries, with people incorporating the countless twinkling stars into various navigation methods, cultural traditions, religious movements and more. Among these, a select few stand out to viewers here on Earth as being the biggest and brightest. But which is the brightest star in the sky?

The Longest Breath Hold Was Longer Than a Sitcom Episode

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It's one of the easiest human feats to attempt but one of the hardest to persist at - because when the urge to breathe hits, it hits hard, and it can seem impossible to keep going.

What are the pros and cons of hydrogen energy?

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What are the pros and cons of hydrogen energy? Learn about this innovative green technology and the pros and cons of hydrogen energy.

DHEA and Fertility

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Can DHEA help fertility? Learn about the connection between DHEA and fertility.

Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?

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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Why 'Black Panther' Is Already Breaking the Box Office

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'Black Panther' is the first superhero blockbuster of 2018, so why all the hype? HowStuffWorks explains why people are flocking to see 'Black Panther.'

Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.

Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign

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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.

Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy

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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.

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