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Euthanasia Coaster: A Roller Coaster Designed to Kill Riders
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In 2010, a Lithuanian artist conceptualized a roller coaster fast enough to kill people who wanted a novel way to die. The idea is resonating again.
The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and DieÂ
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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.
Tapir: The Ancient Fruitarian With the Tiny Trunk
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The protection of these strange looking, ancient animals, and creatures like them, may be a key component in helping a planet in climate catastrophe.
Embracing Ennui: How Boredom Can Be Good for You
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Everyone experiences boredom at some point and maybe even ennui, a chronic type of boredom. But surprisingly, ennui does have some benefits.
What Are the Nitrogen Cycle Steps?
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The nitrogen cycle is the system by which nitrogen is converted into different chemical forms, some usable to humans and animals and some not, as it circulates among the atmosphere, the land and the oceans.
Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous
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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?
Hispanic or Latino? It's Complicated
HowStuffWorks explores the differences between terms like Hispanic, Latino, Chicano and Mexican-American.
Can You Really Sweat Out a Hangover?
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether sweat can cure a hangover.
Antarctica's Spooky Cosmic Rays Might Shatter Physics As We Know It
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Something very strange is afoot above the frozen landscape of Antarctica.
How to Claim the Adoption Tax Credit
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Adopting a child can be extremely expensive, but as parents you're now eligible for certain federal tax credits. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.