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Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?

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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?

How Hurricanes Work

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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?

How the Dalai Lama Works

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The 14th Dalai Lama is a religious and political leader who stands for compassion and the freedom of Tibet. Learn about the history of the Dalai Lama.

5 Red Wine Nutrition Facts

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Are you looking for information on red wine nutrition facts? Check out this article and learn about 5 red wine nutrition facts.

How 'Tremors' Graboids Work

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Graboids, from the film Tremors, are man-eating worms that live in Nevada. Learn about the science of Graboids in this article.

How Street Sweepers Work

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Street sweepers have been around for more than a century keeping our roads clean. Learn the history of street sweepers and what they're like today.

Are Daddy Longlegs Truly Spiders? Setting the Record Straight

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That's right - daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.

HowStuffWorks Newsletter Quiz

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If you took one of our recent newsletter quizzes, you've come to the right place for the answers.

How Grid Energy Storage Works

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Grid energy storage is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grid energy storage.

How Supervolcanoes Work

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Only a few natural events pack the power to knock global civilization on its heels. One is a planet-killing meteor. Care to guess the other?

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