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How Abandonware Works
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Abandonware is generally defined as any software that's at least a few years old and is no longer distributed or supported by its owner. Learn more.
How DNA Evidence Works
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DNA evidence is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about DNA evidence.
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.
How Antidepressants Work
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Antidepressants are one of the leading classes of medical prescription medications. Read about antidepressants and find out how antidepressants work.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
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Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire started with Mrs. O'Leary's cow and a lantern in the shed. Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?
How do sharks see, smell and hear?
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A shark sense isn't so different from any of our senses, a shark sense is just sharper underwater. See more about shark sense and how each works.
Ultimate Guide to the Raw Food Diet
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The raw food diet is made up of unprocessed natural fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and more. Learn all about the raw food diet at HowStuffWorks.
What are the odds?
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What are the odds of dying in a freaky way? Take a look at the odds of death for a variety of conditions and situations.
The 10 Most Badass Female Characters
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Much has been made (most especially of late) of the role of women in cinema. As recently as last week, there's been controversy surrounding gender inequality both on and around the silver screen, with megastar Jennifer Lawrence penning an essay asking why she was paid less than her male co-stars, despite the fact that she's, [...] The post The 10 Most Badass Female Characters appeared first on Goliath.