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Will robots get married?
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Robot weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Learn about these robot weddings and the ethics of robot marriages.
Can You Name These 1980s' TV Shows?
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It's time to go back about 30 years and tell us the names of the TV shows that ruled our screens in the '80s. Can you name these '80s TV shows?
Can we live elsewhere in the universe?
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If you consider throwing down a welcome mat on the porch of the International Space Station the same as living "elsewhere," then yes. But what about the moon and destinations beyond?
Can my body generate power after I die?
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A human body can generate power after death with microbial fuel cell technology. Learn how a body can generate power after death.
Remembering Marshall Brain, Founder of HowStuffWorks
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The endless curiosity of Marshall Brain helped educate, inform and inspire countless students, entrepreneurs and web surfers for decades before Brain's death on November 20, 2024.
How Alien Hand Syndrome Works
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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.
How will computers evolve over the next 100 years?
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Computer evolution has happened at a very rapid pace in the 20th and 21st centuries. Learn about computer evolution in the next century.
Project Blue Beam: A Conspiracy Theory Straight out of 'Star Trek'
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Conspiracy theories: love them or hate them, they aren't going anywhere soon. For a conspiracy theory to have real staying power, it needs both a compelling narrative, and an audience who is either unable or unwilling to practice healthy skepticism.
Horror Movies of the '80s Quiz
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This decade saw the introduction of some of the most famous (and scary) movies ever released by Hollywood. How much do you know about '80s horror movies? Take this quiz to find out.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.