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What We Do — and Don't — Know About the Pentagon's Secret UFO Program
Does the U.S. government have proof there is life from other worlds visiting Earth?
You Can't Buy Anything for a Penny Anymore, Not Even a Penny
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HowStuffWorks looks into items that should cost a penny, like penny candy or penny stocks, but they don't.
Synchronous Fireflies Will Perform Spring Smoky Mountain Light Show
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Every year, synchronized fireflies light up in one, huge choreographed courtship display in a few spots around the world.
What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?
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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
The Presidential Records Act Is Essential for the National Archives
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The FBI searched Mar-a-Lago for missing White House documents on behalf of the National Archives. How did they even know what to look for?
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
What Does Airplane Mode Do? And Can It Save Battery Life?
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Why do flight attendants instruct us to turn our mobile devices on airplane mode before takeoff? And what does airplane mode even do?