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The Driest Place on Earth: Chile's Atacama Desert
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The Atacama Desert, situated in northern Chile, is not just any ordinary arid region. Spanning over 600 miles (965 km) along the Pacific Coast of South America, it is one of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. Thanks to certain oceanic conditions, there are areas that have received zero rainfall throughout recorded history, making the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth.
11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them
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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).
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.
Ways to Keep Your Old Tattoos Looking Fresh and New
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Tattoos age just like we do. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. There are simple ways to make them pop and look good, no matter how old they are.
How the F15 Works
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Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee -- the F-15 is the Muhammad Ali of the skies. The military has been using this fighter jet since the '70s, and it still outmaneuvers the competition. Find out why this plane has a perfect combat record.
How Virgin Galactic Works
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Virgin Galactic is the first commercial space tourism company, offering flights to space. Read about Virgin Galactic.
How Solar Aircraft Work
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Solar aircraft could drastically cut down on fuel consumption. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar aircraft.
How Elon Musk Works
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Internet king turned rocketman? After making his fortune on the Web, Elon Musk entered the commercial space race. Will this businessman and his SpaceX company make space tourism affordable?
How Area 51 Works
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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.
How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked
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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?