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10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking

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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?

What Is ESP? How ESP Works

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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?

10 Ways Television Has Changed the Way We Talk

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There are many ways television has changed the way we talk. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 ways television has changed the way we talk.

5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel

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Could we use algae for fuel? Keep reading to discover 5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel.

How Earthquakes Work

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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.

10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World

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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.

How the FDA Works

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How does the FDA keep us safe? Learn how the Food and Drug Administration works and explore some of the agency's successes and criticisms.

Was there a real Atlantis?

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Was there a real Atlantis? Read about the search for the lost city of Atlantis and why it has obsessed scientists and historians for centuries.

Are there secret messages in da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'?

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The 'Last Supper' painting by Da Vinci has generated many hidden-meaning theories. Could these theories be real? Learn more about the 'Last Supper'.

Is there such a thing as the seven-year itch?

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Is there such a thing as the seven-year itch? Visit Discovery Health to learn if there is such a thing as the seven-year itch.

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