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Gravitational Waves! Or the Chirps That Prove Einstein Was Right
We've observed gravitational waves, thanks to two black holes colliding and two interferometers. Learn about gravitational waves at HowStuffWorks Now.
Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?
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An unselfish act is an act in which one person benefits while the person performing the act gains nothing. Find out if an unselfish act is possible.
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
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Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire started with Mrs. O'Leary's cow and a lantern in the shed. Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?
How Solar Yard Lights Work
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Solar yard lights generate and store their own power in the day and release it at night. Learn how solar yard lights can illuminate your yard without wiring.
What happens when animals evolve in isolation?
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Speciation events are when members of the same species separate until they are no longer able to reproduce with each other. Learn more about speciation events.
The Bauhaus Movement Turns 100
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HowStuffWorks looks at the influence of the Bauhaus movement on the occasion of its 100th birthday. Learn more about Bauhaus at HowStuffWorks.
How ARPANET Works
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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.
The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.
How Revisionist History Works
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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.
How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works
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Body dysmorphic disorder causes some people to obsess about their looks. Learn why body dysmorphic disorder affects your perceived appearance.