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When did humans start smoking, anyway?
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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.
A Spider Web Is Made of Lightweight Silk Stronger Than Steel
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A spider web is much more than meets the eye. These intricate structures, created entirely from silk, allow spiders to capture prey, build shelter and even communicate. Spider webs are shockingly durable, made with materials that, gram for gram, are stronger than steel!
How to Clean Brass: 3 Tried-and-true Methods
Brass is a timeless material that adds charm and elegance to everything from home decor to jewelry. Over time, exposure to skin oils, air, and moisture can cause dull brass or tarnishing. When that happens, you'll be happy to know how to clean brass.
5 Things You Didn't Know About the Winter Solstice
For centuries, ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, as the "day the sun came back." Here are five enlightening facts about the winter solstice.
The Sarco Suicide Pod: Controversial or Compassionate?
Imagine the suicide booth on 'Futurama,' only real. Learn more about the Sarco suicide pod at HowStuffWorks.
What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?
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It wasn't quite as explosive as you might imagine. The guys from the podcast Part-Time Genius listen to the Big Bang and other strange sounds.
Dear Tony Robbins, THIS Is How You Walk on Hot Coals
The first rule of fire walking? Don't stop walking. Especially not to take a selfie. BrainStuff has a few more tips in this video, too.
Breaking the Law to Enforce It: Cops and the Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court just issued a ruling that could affect the Fourth Amendment rights of the average American. Host Ben Bowlin explains in this video.
Distance Runners Are More Desirable
Male distance runners may have a reproductive advantage over less sporty lads. Find out about endurance athletes at HowStuffWorks Now.
Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?
Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?