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10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?
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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.
What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?
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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?
14 Wild Animals That Start With 'U' (Aside From the Utahraptor)
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Animal names are a simple way to categorize the diverse species of the animal kingdom. Animals that start with "U" can be some of the most fascinating in our planet's elaborate biological patchwork.
What Is a Group of Buzzards Called? Depends, Are They Feeding or Flying?
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Buzzards soar on rising air currents, often circling high above fields and forests. But what is a group of buzzards called? As with many birds of prey, there’s more than one term, each tied to the birds’ behavior and setting.
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan captured 10 NBA scoring crowns and six NBA titles during his legendary career. Learn more about the world's greatest basketball player.
Are You Sophisticated Enough to Take This Downton Abbey Quiz?
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Travel back to the world of "Downtown Abbey." From the downstairs gossip to the upstairs scandals, test your knowledge of the people, places and shocking storylines from years of Crawley family drama.
Why do you have to turn your phone on at airport security?
Going through airport security is the worst part of flying for most people. Now you may be asked to turn your cell phone on in the security line. Why do you have to do that? And does it really keep us safe?
How Being a Reality Show Contestant Really Works
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Many people want to be on reality shows but don't necessarily know what it entails. Learn what being a reality show contestant takes at HowStuffWorks.