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What was the first steel-framed skyscraper?
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What was the first steel-framed skyscraper? Learn about the engineering behind the first steel-framed skyscraper at HowStuffWorks.
7 Horned Snake Variations Inhabiting a Desert Near You
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If you see a horned snake, you'll understand how it got its name: They have unique "horns" near their eyes. These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry environments, and their adaptations help them survive and hunt in harsh conditions.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Alan Shepard
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Nov. 18 is Alan Shepard's birthday. HowStuffWorks Now shares some little-known facts about the first American in space.
Pikas Are the Pikachus of the Wild
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Pikas are little mammals that, though they may look like rodents, are more closely related to rabbits.
What Type of Tree Are You?
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Trees and human beings exist in a symbiotic relationship. We breathe in oxygen from the trees, and they convert our carbon dioxide into energy. Our ancestors recognized this interdependence and revered trees in their spiritual practices. So, with a tip of the hat to our arboreal friends, the question at hand is what kind of a tree are you?
Can You Identify These Big Cats?
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There are plenty of different big cats found throughout the world, but how well do you know them? Take this quiz if you believe that you can correctly identify them all!
How Much Do You Know About Diesel Engines?
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The modern diesel engine is no longer the black smoke, difficult to start, noisy engine that it was a few decades ago. Modern diesel engines are efficient, powerful and above all, use far less fuel. But just how much do you know about engines run by an alternate fuel source?
How Space Shuttles Work
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In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Learn all about the space shuttle program.
Longest Field Goal: NFL Kickers Who Made History
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Nearly a dozen kickers have hit the 3rd and 4th farthest distances, but only one player has kicked the longest field goal in NFL history.
The Most Recent Extinct Animal Was Last Seen in 1995
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Today, we're delving into a sobering topic: recently extinct animals. Species extinction is accelerating, with many species disappearing due to habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change.