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Do all creatures sleep?
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Are you wondering do all creatures sleep? Check out this article and learn if all creatures sleep and other information on the sleep cycle.
Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you - and what you do affects it.
Is Space Tourism Worth It?
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Today, Blue Origin flew its billionaire founder Jeff Bezos and three others into space, a week after Virgin Galactic flew its billionaire founder Richard Branson on the same mission. Will space tourism be more than a millionaire's hobby?
How High-tech Fabrics Cool You Down When You Heat Up
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Researchers are constantly developing fabrics that can help keep you cool, whether you're working out or trying to get a good night's sleep. But how do they work, and which are the best ones?
What's It Like in Slab City, the 'Last Free Place' in the U.S.?
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Some call it an artists colony, others a squatters' paradise. Either way, it attracts lots of visitors, billing itself as the last free place in America. So, what's it really like?
Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run
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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.
How an Air-cooled Engine Works
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Most modern cars use a water-cooled engine with a radiator, hoses and a water pump. Is an air-cooled engine a better idea?
How Online Banking Reward Programs Work
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Online banking rewards programs often offer cash back opportunities. Learn more about how online banking rewards programs work at HowStuffWorks.
The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958
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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.