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How Police Academies Work
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Police academies turn average people into crime fighters. Want to become an officer? Learn what training police academies require.
The Youngest Olympian Was an Unnamed 7-Year-Old
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While the name of the youngest Olympian ever remains a mystery (more on that in a moment), there's still a long record of extremely young athletes who have managed to qualify, compete, and even win medals at the Olympic Games.
How Atom Smashers Work
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Atom smashers are used to help us discover what matter is made of. Learn about atom smashers and find out how an atom smasher works.
What is gravity?
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What is gravity? How does gravity affect virtually everything on Earth? Learn about gravity in this article from HowStuffWorks.
10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method
Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?
How Vampires Work
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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.
How did language evolve?
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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?
Are Humans Apes? Tracing Our Evolutionary Path
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Are humans separate from chimps and other apes? Learn what separates us from chimps.
How Wasps Work
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Though wasps offer useful services to the environment, wasps also inflict great pain on victims. Learn why wasps are amazing, and disturbing, insects.
What Do Different Stones Symbolize? A Guide to Crystal Meanings
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Discover the meanings of different stones and crystals. Learn how gemstones symbolize energy, healing, protection, and spiritual growth in various traditions.