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The Smallest Cat Breed (by Weight) Isn't the Munchkin

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What's special about smaller cats? Well, in addition to being extra cute, the smallest cat breeds can often be stealthier than bigger cats.

Do gold facials really exist?

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Gold facials have been used as a way to preserve a youthful appearance for thousands of years -- but do gold facials really work?

What Are Skyquakes?

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Skyquakes have been heard in the U.S. and all over the world. HowStuffWorks looks into the mystery.

New Human Highway 'Organ' Identified

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Scientists have discovered what they are calling a new organ. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the science.

This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing

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Thanks to new technology, researchers have discovered that the common swift flies 10 months a year without landing, setting a world record for uninterrupted time aloft.

White Rhinos Communicate via Massive Communal Poop Piles

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How do communal dung piles called midden help rhinoceroses communicate? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Gravitational Waves! Or the Chirps That Prove Einstein Was Right

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We've observed gravitational waves, thanks to two black holes colliding and two interferometers. Learn about gravitational waves at HowStuffWorks Now.

Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years

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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Is It So Hard to Give a Great Gift?

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You've been warned: Five separate studies showed that people prefer to receive gifts they specifically requested rather than being surprised.

Sylvia Rivera: A Pioneer of the Modern LGBTQ Rights Movement

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As a zealous advocate for marginalized people in the LGBTQ community, Sylvia Rivera was a progressive and important figure in the movement.

1871 - 1880