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How Hollywood Screen Siren Hedy Lamarr Helped Pioneer WiFi and GPS
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Hedy Lamarr's twin passions were acting and inventing. During World War II, she came up with a secret communication system that paved the way for technology like WiFi and GPS. But for decades, people thought this was an urban legend.
Who Qualifies for Alimony These Days?
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Alimony is on the decline in the U.S. but can still bring out a highly emotional response during divorce. Here's what you need to know about alimony.
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?
NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades
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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.
How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality
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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby: The Mind Can Heal the Body
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The Quimby Manuscripts, published in 1921, demonstrate Quimby's early role in Christian Science. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
4 Reasons Your Phone Keeps Dropping Calls
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Weird things can affect your call's signal strength. HowStuffWorks looks at four reasons your cellphone or smartphone keeps dropping calls.
How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have? We're Losing Count
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Scientists are continually discovering more moons orbiting the outer planets, particularly Saturn and Jupiter. Just how many moons does Jupiter have?
Why do I get gassy when I fly?
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Relax. Everyone gets gassy when they fly. Find out why air travel makes you fart at HowStuffWorks.
Cardio vs. Weight Training
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Is cardio or weight training a more healthful form of exercise? Learn about cardio and weight training at Discovery Health.