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Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.
Big Families vs. Small Families: A Matter of Quantity vs. Quality?
A new study finds that kids in larger families may have more to worry about than simply dealing with hand-me-downs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Only Smoke When You Drink? You're Still a Smoker
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Social smoking is a real, scientifically verifiable phenomenon. Learn about social smoking and what the experts have to say at HowStuffWorks Now.
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
Göbekli Tepe: The Temple That Hints at What Humans Were Up to 11,000 Years Ago
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Göbekli Tepe is thought to be a possible archaeological bridge between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and stable, settled agricultural communities that built temples and produced art.
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.
'Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret' Is Hitting the Big Screen
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Judy Blume's groundbreaking young adult novel is finally headed for the big screen. Why does the book still resonate with so many women?
Funerals Have Changed Since the 1960s. Here's How
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Funerals have undergone some major adjustments since the 1960s. Learn more about modern funerals at HowStuffWorks.
Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'
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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.
Quiz: Are You a True BTS Fan?
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Learn more about K-Pop band BTS's road to success with this HowStuffWorks quiz.