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Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change
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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.
When Abortion Was Illegal, Women Turned to the Jane Collective
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HowStuffWorks looks back at the days when safe abortions were nearly nonexistent and at the collective of women who stepped in to provide them.
Meet the Zombie Ant Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'
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The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus makes a mockery of ant free will. But how does it take over the ant body to control its host?
How the Bessemer Process Changed the World of Steelmaking
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Uncover the impact of the Bessemer process, which revolutionized steel production and shaped modern society.
What Is a Second Cousin? Unraveling the Family Tree
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Cousins are indeed complicated. Who's your first cousin once removed? What is a second cousin? And what are kissing cousins? We'll tell you.
Would You Ever Join a Cult?
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Many former cult members say that they can't believe it could happen to them - that they could be so blind to the grave reality of their situation. The question is, could it happen to you?
How Long Would You Have Survived in Ancient Rome?
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Almost 2,000 years ago, Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger proclaimed, "nil desperandum," meaning, "never despair." After a few days in Ancient Rome, however, most would probably find this easier said than done. So, would you despair or thrive in this dark time?
Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
15 Types of Roses (Out of a Whopping 30,000)
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Roses are the divas of the garden world. But just like divas, not all roses are alike. There are more than 30,000 types of roses cultivated across the globe, and each with its own flair, fragrance and flower power.
13 Scariest Monsters From Movies, Mythology, and More
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Some monsters creep slowly. Others smash through walls with a roar. All the entries on this list of the scariest monsters mess with our heads, our guts, and our sense of safety.