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How Skywriting Works

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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.

Top 10 Mad Scientist Fails

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Most mad scientists slave away their entire lives in pursuit of godlike powers. These 10 mad scientists' fails ended their careers.

How Bioarchaeology Works

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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?

10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events

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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.

10 Green Lawns Without a Blade of Grass

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Grass isn't necessary for your lawn to be green. Learn about ten green lawns without a blade of grass.

How the Freedom of Information Act Works

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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

If You Recognize More Than 35 Of These Iconic Celebs, You're Probably A Baby Boomer

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From Hollywood hunks like Marlon Brando or Paul Newman to singing sensations and sports heroes, baby boomers grew up admiring a whole different series of celebrities than their parents, and sorry millennials ... there's not a Kardashian in sight. See which ones you recognize with this quiz!

Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?

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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!

10 British TV Shows That Crossed the Pond

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American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.

How Radial Engines Work

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A radial engine has a unique setup that makes it ideal for certain applications. Find out what makes radial engines different, how they operate and where they're used.

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