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10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know
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Even if you don't operate a scanning electron microscope all that frequently, you might want to brush up on these 10 scientific laws and theories. After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
10 Heaviest Objects Mankind Has Ever Moved
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It's always been a dilemma for humans: how to move that super-heavy object to a new place. But we always seem to find a way, don't we?
How Jackhammers Work
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You've probably been irritated by jackhammer noise at some point, but have you ever stopped to think about these marvels of concrete-busting power? Without them, demolition would be a whole lot more difficult.
How Nitrous Oxide Works
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At the same time scientists discovered that nitrous oxide could numb agonizing pain, they also found it could make you really lightheaded and silly. Yes, huffing parties started in the 1700s.
Is it legal to sterilize addicts?
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Is it legal to sterilize addicts? Find out if it is legal to sterilize addicts in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Rolex Came to Rule the Wrist
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The Rolex name is synonymous with luxury. But how did this watch company become one of the most famous brands in the world? HowStuffWorks explains.
Botox: What You Need to Know
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Banish unsightly neck bands. Clear away irksome crow's-feet. Botox injections are being used to erase the effects of time. Some say poison, some say wrinkle remedy. Find out all about Botox.
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
Do You Know The Names Of These Trucks?
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Consider yourself "King of the Road?" Take our quiz to see how many of these trucks you can identify from just a single image!