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Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again
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We see them in paintings of the day as a congregation of arthritic old men, drily deciding the terms of the new republic when, in actuality, some were as young as 26.
Dracula Ant Is 5,000 Times Faster Than the Blink of an Eye
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Think a tiny ant can't pack a punch? Wrong. HowStuffWork looks at the Dracula ant and how it subdues its prey so fast, they never know it's coming.
How to Clean AirPods (Yes, You Need To)
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All that listening to podcasts and music can get your AirPods dirty! Here's an easy way to clean them.
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
Could we harvest energy from earthquakes?
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Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, supply the bulk of the world's energy demand. Wind, the sun and nuclear energy are ascending sources of power worldwide. Could we tap into the power from earthquakes?
Diamondback Snake Would Rather Rattle Than Bite
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Diamondback snakes, particularly the western and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, are some of the most iconic and recognizable venomous snakes in North America. Known for their distinctive diamond-shaped patterns and rattling tails, these snakes strike fear in many but play crucial roles in their ecosystems as both predators and prey.
There's an Evolutionary Reason Humans Developed the Ability to Feel Shame
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What evolutionary purpose would shame serve? Learn more about the origins of shame in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Ultimate Grateful Dead Quiz
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They left a patchouli-scented wake across the world. How much do you know about the Grateful Dead?
How Electric Cars Work
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Sales of electric cars keep soaring and the technology just keeps getting better. So how do electric cars work and just how green are they?