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The Giant of Kandahar: A Redheaded Monster of Mythical Proportions
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The Giant of Kandahar tale tells of U.S. military personnel encountering a massive, red-haired humanoid in the mountains of Afghanistan.
How Wave Energy Works
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Wave energy could be used to create electricity, replacing the burning of fossil fuels. Find out more about wave energy and how it can be harnessed.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
How does the brain transform reality into dreams?
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The brain can turn reality into dreams, especially when under stress. Learn about how the brain turns reality into dreams at Discovery Health.
Which Medical Services Are Overused and Underused?
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Why are some medical services overused and others underused? HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
The Hardest Test in the World May Get You Buzzed
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Some tests check if you did your homework. The hardest test in the world checks if you can rewrite the rules. These exams are brutal, long, and designed to filter only the most prepared minds.
When will we run out of fossil fuels?
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When will we run out of fossil fuels? Keep reading to discover when we will run out of fossil fuels and learn about new alternatives!