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How Nostradamus Works
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Nostradamus is said to have predicted the rises of Napoleon and Hitler, the destruction of the World Trade Center and even the COVID-19 pandemic. But was this 15th-century astrologer really that smart?
How Hydropower Plants Work
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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.
How the U.S. President Works
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The U.S. president is someone who can help shape the world due to his or her incredible power. Find out about the various roles and responsibilities of the president.
How Santa Claus Works
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Santa Claus travels around the world each year on Christmas Eve and delivers gifts to good children. Find out who Santa Claus is at HowStuffWorks.
How Formula One Works
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Formula One is one of the most popular sports in the world. Learn about Formula One and find out what separates Formula One from other racing leagues.
How Penny Per Page Might Work
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The World Wide Web is known for its nearly unprecedented "free content." But can it stay that way? Learn how the penny-per-page revenue model might work.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
The Australian Funnel Web Spider Loves Rotting Logs
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Let's talk about the funnel web spider, one of the most notorious arachnids in the world. Known for their fast-acting venom, funnel web spiders are both fascinating and intimidating.
What the Stuff?!: The 4 Worst Ways to Die
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Death might not be the most pleasant topic in the world, but it -is- inevitable and universal. Since we all have to go somehow, here are four of our least favorite ways.
Skinwalkers Mythology: Characteristics and Modern Interpretations
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Skinwalkers blur the line between human and beast. They're shape-shifting magical beings that belong to the Navajo spirit world. But how does one become a skinwalker?