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5 Wacky Family Heirlooms

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These 5 wacky family heirlooms aren't just your run-of-the-mill jewelry, antiques and furniture. Read about 5 wacky family heirlooms.

How Astronauts Work

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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.

Introduction to the 1960s Pontiac Firebird

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Built off of a Chevy Camaro chassis, the Pontiac Firebird would go on to become a legendary muscle car. Discover the story of the Pontiac Firebird.

Is there a difference between monkeys and apes?

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Monkeys and apes are both primates, with the monkey's tail distinguishing it from apes. Learn more about the differences between monkeys and apes.

Treasure Hunter Jailed Until He Reveals Location of 3 Tons of Shipwreck Gold

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Where is the gold from the shipwreck of the Central America? Learn why treasure hunter Tommy Thompson is in jail in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

What Is a QWERTY Keyboard?

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Why are the keys arranged the way they are on a QWERTY keyboard? Learn why the keys on a QWERTY keyboard are arranged the way they are.

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

10 Fictional Spacecraft We Wish Were Real

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In honor of Douglas Adams and galactic hitchhikers everywhere, we submit this list of 10 spacecraft that we hopelessly pine for. Mindboggingly beautiful!

Can You Use Your Phone on a Plane? Furthermore, Should You?

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What's the real reason you can't make a phone call during a flight? Is there really any interference between the aircraft equipment and your cellphone signal?

How Truck Brakes Work

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Truck brakes have to be big and powerful to stop the truck and its payload. Learn all about truck brakes at HowStuffWorks.

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