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The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979
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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
Your Walk Is So Distinct It Can Reveal Deep Personality Traits
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New studies suggests your gait may be able to predict something deeper than just a temporary mood.
Ridiculous History: When Scientists Hid Under Beds to Do Research
Experimental protocol has changed since the 1930s when two researchers hid under the beds of college students to eavesdrop on their conversations.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
Can You Have a Baby on Mars?
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Elton's always maintained that Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids. Is he right?
Can U.S. Doctors Legally Ask Patients About Gun Ownership?
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Can U.S. doctors ask their patients about guns? Are there laws against that? Learn more about guns and health care in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
Hubble Hubble: Telescope Provides Stunning New Images of Two Planetary Nebulas
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Astronomers used Hubble's full range of imaging to dissect wild 'fireworks' happening in two nearby young planetary nebulas.
When to Cook With Tamari Instead of Soy Sauce
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Is the difference between soy sauce and tamari like the difference between ketchup and catsup - in name only? Not at all, and we'll tell you why.