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What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?
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He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.
Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring
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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?
Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything
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We see faces in clouds, on buildings - heck, in grilled cheese sandwiches. But why is that? And how is this a help to our survival?
The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again
HowStuffWorks finds out about the history and lessons of the Spanish flu pandemic, 100 years later.
Color Wheel Theory: How to Talk About Color
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Modern color theory got its start with, believe it or not, Sir Isaac Newton, who also discovered a little thing called gravity and invented calculus.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
Indie Bookstores Defied Amazon. Who's Next?
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Indie book stores are making a comeback. HowStuffWorks checks out the resurgence and wonders what other businesses can beat back Amazon.
Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma
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The suicides of two survivors of a mass school shooting show how long trauma lingers. HowStuffWorks looks how and why we process survivor guilt.
The Science Behind the Pollen Count
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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?