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Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day
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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?
Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom
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It's easy to make a Mobius strip with some paper and tape, but your mind will be blown by the mathematical concepts it unlocks.
Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates
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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars
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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.
The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Still Stumps After 80 Years
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HowStuffWorks goes inside the New York Times crossword puzzle.
Gas-powered vs. Electric Cars: Which Is Faster?
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Is a gas-powered car faster than an electric car? HowStuffWorks breaks down the answer.
The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart
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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.
Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?
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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?
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What is it that motivates a person to become a spy? HowStuffWorks looks at the main personality ingredients.