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How Mogwai and Gremlins Work
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To a child of the 80s, a mogwai is the ideal pet. But woe to those pet owners who wound up with a gremlin. Learn how mogwai and gremlins work.
20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far
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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.
Beyond Halloween: 8 Other Holidays Spirits Love
Some days are just more conducive to the supernatural. Learn some of the holidays that spirits love at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These Famous Lefties?
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About one in ten people 'round the world are left-handed, but the people within this group are in some pretty good company. See if you're smart enough to ace this quiz on the most celebrated southpaws from the past and today.
How Magnets Work
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Magnets produce magnetic fields and attract metals like iron, nickel and cobalt. They're used in all sorts of applications but how are they made and how do they work?
What's Your Japanese Spirit Animal?
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Japan is home to an eclectic array of animals both familiar and unusual to those of us in the West. Each animal brings its own unique contribution to the land, but do you know what they could bring to you? Want to discover your Japanese spirit animal? Take the quiz!
If you have HIV, does it mean you have AIDS, too?
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A friend of mine told me that just because you have HIV doesn't mean you have AIDS. Is this true?
How can new cells restore someone's vision?
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The journal "Nature" recently published a paper describing how a cell transplant had allowed blind mice to see again. What does this mean for humans?
How Many Senses Do Humans Have?
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We've all heard of a "sixth sense" and extra-sensory perception. So how many ways can we actually sense the world around us?
Messerschmitt Me 262
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The great legacy of the Messerschmitt Me 262 is that it inspired other air forces to adopt the jet fighter as standard, and moved engineers to utilize its layout for fighters and airliners. Learn more about this top World War II fighter plane.