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The Most Recent Extinct Animal Was Last Seen in 1995

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Today, we're delving into a sobering topic: recently extinct animals. Species extinction is accelerating, with many species disappearing due to habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change.

Shark Finning - The Big Picture of a Big Problem

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Shark finning and the dangers of this practice are explained in this article. Learn about shark finning and the dangers of shark finning.

What's the Best Way to Load a Dishwasher?

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Yep, there's an art and a science to stacking a dishwasher. HowStuffWorks explains both sides of the equation.

How Some Cities Prepare to Withstand Climate Change

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Rising sea levels, increased flood and extreme heat are all signs of climate change. Cities are trying some innovate strategies to cope with and mitigate these events.

What Makes a Food 'Natural'?

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If you think a 'natural food' means it has no artificial ingredients, you're so wrong. HowStuffWorks Now explores what makes a food 'natural.'

Composing in Code: Musician-Programmers Are Changing the Way Music Is Made

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Musicians are often drawn to programming. Learn how the two disciplines are joining up to push musical boundaries at HowStuffWorks Now.

Scientists Prove Schrodinger's Cat Can Be in Two Places at Once

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A bunch of Yale physicists decided to give Schrodinger's cat not one but two boxes. And that, strangely enough, could eventually prove handy for quantum computing.

Pizza Nightmares: Can Your Diet Determine Your Dreams?

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Folklore says heavy or spicy food before bedtime can cause nightmares. Surprisingly, there's been no real study of this - until now.

Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826

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Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.

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