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Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?
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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.
Deadly 1948 Donora Smog Launched the U.S. Clean Air Movement
A killer smog 70 years ago helped lead to the first federal air pollution laws.
Recovered 'Lost Squadron' Plane Leads to New Mystery
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The search team used a radar-equipped drone to locate a P-38 from the so-called "Lost Squadron" that crash-landed in Greenland in 1942. But the story doesn't end there.
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary
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Tarantulas are the largest spiders in the world and, believe it or not, some can live for up to 30 years.
Male Breast Cancer Is Rare, But Real
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HowStuffWorks finds out why men get breast cancer, what the symptoms are and how it is treated.
9 Facts About the Persian Cat, King of the Lap-Nappers
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether Persian cats really came from Persia; how much they cost and whether they are friendly.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.
Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?
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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?
Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?
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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.