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Who invented the cell phone?
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It seems like virtually everyone has a cell phone. In fact, you probably have one in your pocket right now. Many had the idea for the device, but only one could successfully introduce the gadget. Who was it?
What is ultrasonic mind control?
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Ultrasonic mind control is explained in this article. Learn about ultrasonic mind control.
Cloaca: The Single Opening in Animals, Plus Human Implications
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A cloaca is a single bodily opening in many animals for excretion and reproduction. In rare human cases, failure to separate during development leads to complications.
Are robots replacing human soldiers?
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One U.S. Army leader says robots could account for a significant portion of American fighting forces in the next 20 years or so. Find out how machines are waging war now and how they may change the face of battle in the decades to come.
How Fulbright Scholarships Work
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Fulbright Scholarships help students pursue research abroad in hopes of boosting international understanding. Learn about Fulbright Scholarships.
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.
What will medicine consider unethical in 100 years?
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In 100 years, what will we consider to be unethical medicine? Will we think some of our current practices as unethical medicine in the future? Find out.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the biggest, most expensive gamble by the United States during World War II, built with incredibly high expectations on a tight deadline. Read about the big advances in aviation technology brought about by the B-29.
Mark Cuban Wants to Solve the U.S. Prescription Drug Price Crisis
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The billionaire business owner launched an online pharmacy in March with drug prices slashed. But is the model poised to disrupt America's prescription drug business?
How Nanogenerators Work
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Nanogenerators can harness kinetic energy to power implanted medical devices, smartphones and other small personal electronics. See how nanogenerators work.