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Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
How Transparent Aluminum Armor Works
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Transparent aluminum armor can stop armor-piercing bullets that travel miles. See how transparent aluminum armor works and why you can see through it.
10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
10 Famous Fathers
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Each of the dads on this list is a fascinating case study in how career success intermingles with raising kids.
10 Mad Royals in History
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Insanity on the throne was more common than you might think. Here are 10 of the maddest royals in history.
How does humidity affect a man's hair?
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How does humidity affect a man's hair? Visit Discovery Fit & Health to learn how humidity affects a man's hair.
What are Saturn's rings made of?
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What are Saturn's rings made of. Learn about Saturn's six main rings, what Saturn's rings are made of and how Saturn's rings were named.
5 Reasons to Get Your Stomach Pumped
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There are some important reasons to get your stomach pumped. See the top five reasons to get your stomach pumped at HowStuffWorks to learn more.
Will the Leaning Tower of Pisa ever fall?
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Pisa without its precariously tilted landmark is like San Francisco without the Golden Gate or London without Buckingham Palace. Will the peculiarly enduring tower ever vanish from the Italian skyline?
How to Join a Sailing Club
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How do you join a sailing club? Learn everything you need to know about joining a sailing club at HowStuffWorks.