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What the Stuff?!: 4 Mysterious New World Monuments
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For modern archaeologists, the ancient world continues to hold many secrets. The following is a list of four awe-inspiring sights whose codes haven't been cracked yet.
Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions
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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.
Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
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More 3.5 billion women menstruate every month worldwide. Menstrual leave policies could help modernize our collective response to a natural biological occurrence.
1972 Ford Carousel Minivan Concept Car
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The 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car could have been the first modern minivan. Check out this 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car profile.
How Famine Works
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Famine might bring to mind historical tragedies or modern media coverage of tiny children with swollen bellies. But how does the unimaginable -- a widespread loss of food -- actually happen?
10 Ways Watches Have Evolved
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Portable timepieces have existed since the mid-1500s, but modern wristwatches are about 100 years old. Learn about watch evolution at HowStuffWorks.
The Power of Police, Protesters and Cell Phone Video
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Video exposes injustices in a way that words can't. HowStuffWorks Now looks at how cell phone video and police brutality intersect in modern America.
10 Types of Microphones
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Microphones have been around in some form for more than 150 years. Modern mics incorporate fiber optics, microchips, and even lasers to suit a variety of audio needs.
How to Clean Laminate Floors in 5 Easy Steps
Laminate floors can add a sleek and modern touch to a home, and keeping them clean requires a little care. Honestly, it's not hard to learn how to clean laminate floors.
How the Toyota MTRC Works
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The MTRC, Toyota's latest concept car, is about as futuristic as automotive technology gets. Take a look at its ultra-modern design and learn how it pushes the limits of current technology.