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10 Starfish Species You've Probably Never Seen Before
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What lives in water, has no gills, scales or fins and is not a fish? Yep, a starfish - which is why marine biologists have renamed these creatures sea stars.
Why would someone want to steal my airbag?
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Airbag theft has become an increasingly expensive -- and dangerous -- problem for drivers. Learn more about airbag theft on this page.
How Hummers Work
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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on both military applications and civilian lifestyles. Read about the specs and culture of the Hummer.
How the ACLU Works
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The ACLU has defended Americans' civil liberties for more than 80 years. Learn about the ACLU, its accomplishments and its defense of civil liberties.
10 Traits That Make Insects Survivors
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If people had exoskeletons and wings maybe they'd be around forever, too. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 traits that make insects survivors.
10 Fantastic Fads of the 1990s
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We like defining decades by their trends, fads and fashion. The '90s are a little hard to define, because the '80s were so easy to describe, but here are a few fantastic fads that are all '90s, all the way.
How Earthquakes Work
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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.
Secondhand Smoke Basics
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Secondhand smoke is far more harmful than was originally thought. Learn about the hazards of secondhand smoke and what you can do to lessen the risks.
How Robotic Surgery Will Work
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Robotic surgery, once the stuff of fiction, is now a reality. Robots are already helping people operate. Learn more about robotic surgery.
How the Taser Shotgun Shell Works
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The Taser shotgun shell is a small version of the Taser that can be loaded into a shotgun and fired. Learn about the Taser shotgun shell.