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Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military

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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?

Why 'Black Panther' Is Already Breaking the Box Office

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'Black Panther' is the first superhero blockbuster of 2018, so why all the hype? HowStuffWorks explains why people are flocking to see 'Black Panther.'

Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Brought the Ocean Into Our Homes

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired an entire generation to take an interest in the deep sea and was one of the first to warn of the peril of its destruction.

At-whay Is-way Ig-pay Atin-lay?(What Is Pig Latin)?

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Is pig Latin real? At-thay epends-day on-way at-whay ou-yay ean-may y-bay eal-ray.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand

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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.

Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'

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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.

'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe

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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?

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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.

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