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Elephants Have a Special Alarm Sound: 'Humans! Run!'
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HowStuffWorks looks at out how elephants alert each other that humans are around.
'AntBot' Uses Celestial Navigation Instead of GPS
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A new robot ant uses the same technology desert ants use to safely, efficiently navigate through the searing Saharan sun.
Why Are People Eating Activated Charcoal?
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Activated charcoal is popping up everywhere. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the pros and cons of eating the black stuff.
Sometimes Babies Are Born With Teeth
Natal teeth are a bit unusual, but nothing to worry about. HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon.
Vincent van Goat and Friends Help Vanquish Western Wildfires
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Goats are being used to create firebreaks as part of today's wildfire fighting arsenal. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
What Is the Biggest Number? 6 Astronomical Contenders
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As a child, when trying to come up with the biggest number possible, you might have said "infinity plus one." While technically infinity is the largest number because you cannot run out of numbers, the biggest numbers that we know of are still difficult to count but a bit more quantifiable.
Hemp Energy: Sounds like a joke, but it's not!
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We're still a ways from a hemp-powered car, but industrial hemp has made a number of headlines in past years, especially as an alternative energy source. Is hemp the power of the future?
My scanner has a resolution of 9600x1200 dpi -- what do those numbers mean?
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Scanners vary in resolution and sharpness, and their dots per inch (dpi) are determined by two "sampling rates." Find out how they affect your scanner's functionality.
Ultimate Guide to Elmo
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Elmo, the furry red Muppet on 'Sesame Street,' is the most recognized children's character in the United States. Read this in-depth look at Elmo.
How Bonsai Works
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Bonsai is an ancient form of gardening that many consider to be art. Learn more about bonsai and the rich history that comes with it.