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Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison

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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?

The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom

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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.

Catholic General Knowledge Quiz

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Catholicism is, without a doubt, one of the most popular religions on the planet. But how much do you know about the Roman Catholic Church as a whole? Do you have faith you can pass our challenging quiz? Get out your Bible and see for yourself.

How Stone Lithography Works

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Today, artists use stone lithography to produce fine art prints, but 150 years ago it was THE color-printing technology. It's an incredible art form. Take a photo-filled look at this fascinating process.

How Robotic Surgery Will Work

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Robotic surgery, once the stuff of fiction, is now a reality. Robots are already helping people operate. Learn more about robotic surgery.

Should you really feed a cold?

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Should you really feed a cold, or is this just an old wives' tale? Get the science behind the "feed a cold" saying in this article.

10 Fantastic Fads of the 1990s

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We like defining decades by their trends, fads and fashion. The '90s are a little hard to define, because the '80s were so easy to describe, but here are a few fantastic fads that are all '90s, all the way.

How the Manhattan Project Worked

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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.

How Crop Circles Work

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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.

How Origami Works

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Origami is the art of intricate paper-folding. But where did it come from? Read about the origins of origami at HowStuffWorks.

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