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What is the origin of life on Earth?

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What is the origin of life on Earth? Learn about theories of evolution and the origin of life on Earth at HowStuffWorks.

10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About

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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.

10 Cats Who Made History

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Some cats have authored scientific papers and discovered continents. Read about 10 cats who made history at HowStuffWorks.

How False Positives Work (and What They Could Mean for Your Health)

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Depending on the test and other things, a false positive for cancer could be as high as 50 percent. Learn about false positives at HowStuffWorks.

How Baleen Whales Work

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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.

How Criminal Recycling Works

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Criminal recycling centers on a growing group of lawbreakers who steal recyclables and exchange them for cash. Learn how criminal recycling works.

How Houseboats Work

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Houseboats aren't the most common place to live, but they're an interesting alternative. Learn about houseboat living, how houseboats float and more.

How Butterflies Work

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Butterflies' lives are all about flight. Learn all about the lives of butterflies and what may happen to the butterfly in the future at HowStuffWorks.

How Comas Work

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Learn the physiological processes that trigger a coma, how an actual coma differs from television depictions and how often people awaken after months or even years of being in a coma.

How the U.S. Coast Guard Works

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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.

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