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How did language evolve?

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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?

The Dumbo Octopus Is a Deep Sea Ballerina

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Deep in the ocean, living in eternal darkness, is the dumbo octopus (of the genus Grimpoteuthis), a creature that few humans have seen face-to-face. When someone is lucky enough to spot one, they're often captivated by its charms.

Which hit farther: wood bats or aluminum bats?

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Do wood bats or aluminum bats hit farther? Find out whether wood or aluminum bats hit farther in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Self-Cleaning Toilets: How Do They Work?

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Self-cleaning public toilets are already a common sight in European cities, but exactly how do they work?

9 of the Weirdest Lost-and-found Items in the World

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From diamond rings to prosthetic legs, people lose and find the strangest things. HowStuffWorks looks at 9 super interesting lost-and-found items.

When Bitcoins Vanish, Can You Get Them Back?

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If you've been hacked or lost your private key code, do you have any recourse for recovering your lost bitcoin? HowStuffWorks talks to the experts.

Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military

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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?

Where Do Silverfish Come From and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

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You may have spotted these insects in your home. But are they bad to have around? And how do you get rid of them?

5 Myths About How Cars Used to Work

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Not everything you know about how cars work, especially about how older cars work, is necessarily true. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Brunelleschi Built the World's Biggest Dome

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The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the largest masonry dome ever built and still defines the city of Florence over 500 years later.

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