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How Polyphasic Sleep Works
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Polyphasic sleep consists of a bunch of naps throughout the day. Could you trade a continuous stretch for polyphasic sleep?
How the Manhattan Project Worked
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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
10 Ways to Alter Your Existing Floor Plan
If you've outgrown your home but don't want to (or can't) move, it may be time for a "renovation intervention." Here are some ways to expand your existing floor space.
How HTML5 Works
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HTML5 isn't just another HTML revision, but a comprehensive standard for how Web pages work. What sets HTML5 apart from previous versions?
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
Will your next car wake you up when you fall asleep at the wheel?
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Being asleep at the wheel is no joke, but new car technology may keep you awake. Read how being asleep at the wheel may be solved by a car that wakes you up.
How the Gyroscope Works
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Did you know that airplanes and space shuttles use the utterly low-tech gyroscope for navigation? Discover the secret behind gyroscopic motion!
A 'Tree That Owns Itself' Grows in Athens, Georgia
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A massive white oak in Athens, Georgia has many wondering whether a tree can even have legal rights. HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.
10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer
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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.