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The Truth Behind the Rogue Planet Nibiru
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The idea of planet Nibiru, sometimes dubbed Planet X, has captivated doomsday prophets and conspiracy theorists for decades.
How Charles Darwin Worked
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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?
How Satellite Phones Work
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Satellite phones can be your only line of communication in remote areas, but it's a costly way to reach out and touch someone. See how satellite phones work.
10 Significant Risk Factors When Investing in a Company
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Investing in a company can be risky. Keep reading to learn 10 Significant Risk Factors When Investing In a Company at HowStuffWorks.
Can New York City's Skyscrapers Accommodate Vertical Farming?
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Vertical farming is a method of large-scale farming in an urban environment. Learn about the benefits of a vertical farm and vertical farming technology.
10 Unexpected Reasons Behind Past Batman vs. Superman Battles
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What has pitted heroes Batman and Superman against one another? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article about conflict in the comic books.
How Much Do You Know About Texas History?
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From the arrival of the Spanish to statehood, Texas has a rich history. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out just how well you know Texas.
Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?