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Why Fruit Flies Were the First Animals in Space
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The little flies have way more in common with us than you think. And it made them the perfect test animal to send to space.
50 Years and Counting: 'Star Trek' Writers Explain Its Serious Staying Power
"Star Trek" is celebrating its 50th anniversary. HowStuffWorks Now talks to two of its writers about why it has endured for so long.
We Talk With the Man Who Lived Like a Goat
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Ever looked at a goat and thought, man, that goat has it easy? British designer Thomas Thwaites gave goat life a try. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Breaking the Law to Enforce It: Cops and the Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court just issued a ruling that could affect the Fourth Amendment rights of the average American. Host Ben Bowlin explains in this video.
Cow Burps, Not Farts, Are the Real Problem
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How can a feed additive reduce cow burps? Learn how a feed additive reduce cow burps at HowStuffWorks Now.
Ridiculous History: Ranchers Hacked Barbed Wire Fences to Create Phone Lines
Barbed wire fences were used to create telephone networks in rural areas. Learn more about barbed wire phone lines in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Racial History: Oregon Was Whites-only Until 1926
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Oregon's constitution specifically forbade blacks from living in the state until 1926. HowStuffWorks Now talks about how that happened.
Mayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call
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The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'Mayday!' rather than something else?
Thomas Edison vs. Nikola Tesla Quiz
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Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla both had amazing inventions. Find out more about this controversial duo with our HowStuffWorks quiz.