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Communicating With Aliens Is Hard. Communicating With Alien AI Could Be Harder
If you think about it, it'll likely be an alien machine that encounters our probes searching for intelligent life. How's that going to work?
Quiz: Are You a True BTS Fan?
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Learn more about K-Pop band BTS's road to success with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?
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Judges usually can take age into consideration when sentencing an older person convicted of a crime. HowStuffWorks looks what the law says.
'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.
Morning vs. Evening Showers: Discuss
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HowStuffWorks looks at the debate between morning and evening showers.
The Light and Fluffy History of Southern Biscuits
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Biscuits have come a long way since their incarnation as hard, dry rations meant simply for survival. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of biscuits.
Why Mockingbirds Mock
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What benefit does one bird get from copying another bird's calls?
How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption
The homestead exemption lets you exclude a portion of your home's property taxes from tax assessment. Learn how to apply for a homestead exemption.
Can you buy deli meat without preservatives?
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Is it possible to buy deli meat without preservatives? Find out if you can avoid nitrites and nitrates in deli meat at HowStuffWorks.