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How Artificial Vision Will Work
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There was once no cure for blindness, but artificial vision systems implanted directly on the retina may restore sight. Is a silicon microchip the answer to combating retinal disease?
What happens to weapons confiscated at the airport?
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Thousands of weapons are confiscated at airports every day. Learn where weapons confiscated at the airport go after they leave airport security.
Was there really a pied piper of Hamelin?
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"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic fairy tale, but does it belong in the history books? Scholars think a real pied piper might've existed -- learn why.
How did an attempt to blind a pope establish the Holy Roman Empire?
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The Charlemagne coronation took place only after an attack on the pope. Learn about the danger and intrigue behind the Charlemagne coronation.
Ultimate Guide to the Nelson Wine Region
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The Nelson wine region is among New Zealand's best. Learn all about the Nelson wine region at HowStuffWorks.
How Overweight Loads Work
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An overweight load can be a dangerous thing to tow. Learn what constitutes an overweight load at HowStuffWorks.
Amelia Earhart Was Way More Than a Famous Aviator Who Disappeared
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Today she is best known for her disappearance, but Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrix as well as a fashion designer and feminist.
What are fuel mapping computers?
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Fuel mapping computers regulate the mixture of air and fuel in your car's engine to keep it running smoothly. Learn more about fuel mapping computers here.
Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began
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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.
Can wearing magnets really repel sharks?
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You may be able to repel sharks simply by wearing some magnets. But what's so abhorrent about a magnet to a shark? Find out why magnets repel sharks.