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Can You Really Outrun an Explosion?
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"Die Hard" films' John McClane (not to mention a long line of other Hollywood action heroes) never met an explosion he couldn't outrun. In real life, it's not so easy to sprint away from a blast.
How Hollywood Screen Siren Hedy Lamarr Helped Pioneer WiFi and GPS
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Hedy Lamarr's twin passions were acting and inventing. During World War II, she came up with a secret communication system that paved the way for technology like WiFi and GPS. But for decades, people thought this was an urban legend.
What do the new rules about preventive services in the health care reform legislation mean for you?
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The new preventive service reform might make it easier to stay healthier. Learn about the new preventive service reform and how you can benefit.
Can You Answer These Elementary School Questions Without Consulting a Child?
You might be a pub-trivia whiz, a college grad or an expert in your field ... but could you be decimated by a decimal or stumped by a stamen? Find out now with our quiz!
How Police Sketches Work
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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.
How Professional Gaming Works
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Dreams really can come true, gamers. Learn more about professional gaming from HowStuffWorks.
'God Is Dead' and 4 Other Quotes From Nietzsche, Explained
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Nietzsche's prose is playful, but its meaning is often opaque. Though perhaps we should expect nothing less from a philosopher who wrote, "I am not a man. I am dynamite."
How Human Networking Works
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Lots of us wonder what makes some people successful where others fail. According to Keith Ferrazzi, author of the best-seller "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time," it's all about relationships. The first step to achieving your goals is helping other people achieve theirs. Learn about human networking and the "generosity rules" approach to business.
10 Groundbreaking Broadway Musicals
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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 groundbreaking Broadway musicals, like 'Cats,' 'Hamilton' and 'Mamma Mia.'
Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin
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Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon, as well as a math whiz, scuba enthusiast and inspiration for Buzz Lightyear. How cool is all that?