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New Technology Revives Tarnished Daguerreotype Ghosts
Scientists have found a means of restoring daguerreotypes degraded by time. HowStuffWorks looks at the new technology.
Research Confirms It: We Really Are Getting Dumber
A new study shows that IQ levels have been falling since 1975, reversing a 20th-century trend.
What's in a Nickname? The State Nickname Quiz
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What does it mean to be from the 'Show-Me' state or to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with our HowStuffWorks quiz!
What Is Social Distancing and How Do We Do It Right?
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Social distancing is not something most of us are used to. After all, we humans are social creatures. So what is it and how are we supposed to do it?
Does tinfoil on your hubcaps bypass police radar?
Metal is super reflective, but it might not reflect a stop by the police. Learn if tinfoil on your hubcaps helps bypass police radar at HowStuffWorks.
In Which Ancient Civilization Do You Belong?
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From warring to art and philosophy, each ancient civilization has its strengths and obstacles. Which ancient civilization would you have thrived in? It all depends on your personality. Take this quiz to find out where in history you belong!
Self-navigating Cane Could Better Lives for Visually Impaired
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Stanford researchers have developed a new cane, incorporating sensing and wayfinding approaches from robotics and self-driving vehicles. Could this new white cane reshape life for the visually impaired?
Hole-punch Clouds Look Like Portals to Another Dimension
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They're an odd enough sight in the sky to make you do a double take. Ready for the "super cool" explanation behind hole-punch clouds?
The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
5 Types of Conflict That Make Things Interesting (For Better or Worse)
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Conflict makes stories go. Without it, there’s no tension, no stakes, and definitely no reason to turn the page.