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Did climate change create a mysterious civilization 5,000 years ago?

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Climate change can effect civilization, a phenomenon demonstrated by the mound builders of Peru. Learn how climate change can effect civilization.

How the Seneca Falls Convention Kicked Off the U.S. Women's Rights Movement

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The meeting of a group of abolitionist activist women at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 became the starting point for the women's rights movement in the U.S.

What were Nikola Tesla's famous inventions?

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Nikola Tesla was a pretty cool guy. Companies and rock bands have been named for him, and he pops up in Hollywood movies regularly. Not bad for one of history's greatest inventors. But what did he do to earn his fame? Here are some of Tesla's standout inventions.

How Long Can My Succulents Survive Without Water?

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Succulents can go days on end without any fresh water. Learn the secret that succulents carry to get them through the dry spells.

How Feminism Works

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Feminism can be defined as a movement, ideology or badge of honor. Above all, feminism is the belief in equality among men and women of all ethnicities.

How Will We Colonize Other Planets?

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We've been cruising to and from the International Space Station since 2000. Isn't it about time we started moving on to other space destinations and establishing human outposts?

Which trees hold up best during a natural disaster?

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In a natural disaster, a tree won't always hold up against wind and rain. To withstand a disaster, a tree must be strong, so learn which fit the bill.

Can owning a pet help you live longer?

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Research shows that owning a pet can help you live longer. Find out how pets can lower your blood pressure, prevent heart disease and save your life.

Why Do We Have Leap Years?

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Leap years only come around once every four years. So, why are they so rare and who decided we need them anyway?

What if people had evolved as birds?

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If people had evolved as birds, we'd probably lay eggs. Learn more about what would happen if people had evolved as birds at HowStuffWorks.

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