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Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
The 'SnotBot' Drone Is Making Scientific Research Easier on Whales
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A drone with some petri dishes attached is making research easier on whales and scientists. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How Isaac Newton Worked
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Isaac Newton is one of the most important contributors to the field of science. Learn about the life of Isaac Newton.
Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
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The ancient Greeks could have gotten all of their revolutionary ideas from civilizations in Africa. Learn about the ancient Greeks and ancient Greek ideas.
Can prayer heal people?
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Prayer may in fact heal people, according to recent studies that show prayer can lower your blood pressure. Learn more about prayer and healing.
How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
Cryptozoology: Hunting Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Beasts
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Cryptozoology is the study of creatures that are rumored to exist. But for true believers, these "cryptids" are alive and well and lurking among us.
UAP Meaning: Understanding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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UFOs and UAPs both refer to unidentified objects in the sky, but scientists prefer the term UAP. And that's because when we hear UFO, we automatically assume aliens.
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.
Do animals experience happiness?
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Can animals be happy? Do they feel similar joyful emotions as humans? Take a look at research on whether animals can feel happy.