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Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Risk All to Save Lives

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U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers routinely jump out of helicopters into dangerous waters, risking their lives to save others.

The Science and Smarts Behind Hypertrophy (and Getting Ripped)

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Hypertrophy is a scientific term for building muscle. And there are lots of ways to do it. HowStuffWorks talks to an expert who wrote the book on it.

What's the Difference Between Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between NSAIDS like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen and acetaminophens like Tylenol.

Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?

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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?

We're Getting Closer to the Quantum Internet, But What Is It?

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The quantum internet would use the quirky behavior of tiny particles to enable applications not possible with today's internet.

Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales

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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.

How to Download Music From YouTube

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Since many of your favorite songs are streamed online, you've surely wondered how to download music from YouTube. Want to learn how to download these files and play them offline? Let us explain!

Rahab: The Biblical Prostitute in the 'Faith Hall of Fame'

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She's the hero of one of the best-known Bible stories and also described as one of Jesus' ancestors, even though she was a Canaanite prostitute. Who was Rahab, really?

From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All

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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.

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