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Can a dog really predict an epileptic seizure?

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Can a dog really predict an epileptic seizure? Many medical professionals believe they can. Find out: can a dog really predict an epileptic seizure?

Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton

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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.

How Polar Bears Work

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Polar bears are iconic for their shocking whiteness, ferocity and sheer size. Learn about polar bears, polar bear diet and polar bear habitat.

How Nostradamus Works

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Nostradamus is said to have predicted the rises of Napoleon and Hitler, the destruction of the World Trade Center and even the COVID-19 pandemic. But was this 15th-century astrologer really that smart?

How Bartering Works

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Bartering and the barter system are alive and well, but how do they work in our modern age? Learn about the barter system and bartering.

How Genghis Khan Worked

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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.

The 10 Heaviest Buildings Ever Moved

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The five heaviest buildings ever moved rank high in the history of structural moving. Learn what those five heaviest buildings are.

Can someone own the moon?

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Can someone own the moon? Learn all about real estate on the moon what it takes to get your own lunar property.

16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact

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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.

How Indian Traditions Work

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Many Indian traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Indian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

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