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What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
Is the American Flag Still on the Moon? Objects Astronauts Left Behind
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Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?
Style Tips: Color Blocking Do's and Don'ts
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Color blocking is all the rage these days, but there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. Learn your color blocking do's and don'ts.
Can antibiotics damage your eyes?
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Are antibiotics bad for your eyes? Find out if antibiotics damage your vision.
How did cable TV become a staple?
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Cable TV is ubiquitous now, but it wasn't a little more than 50 years ago. Learn more about how cable TV became a staple at HowStuffWorks.
How Subway Tile Moved From the Underground to the Urban Home
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Subway tiles were created specifically for use in the New York City subway system, but consumers love them too, as they add a touch of retro urban sophistication to almost any home.
Could there be a triple rainbow?
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If the legend is true, at the end of every rainbow is a pot of gold. Does that mean if triple rainbows exist, you'll find three pots of gold?
How Joysticks Work
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Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains -- if you can't input, you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.
How PlayStation 3 Works
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The PlayStation 3 is Sony's latest entry in the video game console market. Learn what makes it different from its predecessors and the competition.
Is the desktop computer going the way of the dodo bird?
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Will desktop computer exist in the future? Will netbooks, smartphones and tablets take over? Learn about desktop computers in the future.