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How Cthulhu Works
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Cthulhu made his first official appearance in the short story 'The Call of Cthulhu,' written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1926. Read more about Cthulhu.
10 Worst Adaptations in the Animal Kingdom
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Humans can certainly claim some of these, but sloths, giraffes and pandas wanted a piece of the action, too. The hyena adaptation, however, may just blow your mind.
10 Most Thankless Jobs in Film
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We've compiled a list of the most tedious and/or low-paying jobs in show business. Here are 10 thankless jobs in film from HowStuffWorks.
How Bees Work
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Bees have been included in myths and legends for centuries. Learn about bees, the anatomy of bees and how colony collapse disorder affects bees.
Can You Actually Tell Hybrid Models Apart From Their Gas-Powered Counterparts?
The automotive world has become saturated with hybrids all of a sudden, but can you tell a real hybrid from its gas-powered cohorts? Take a spin through this quiz to see if you can tell the difference! It's not as easy as you think!
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
How Dogs Work
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Dogs are actually all one species despite the wide variety of shapes and sizes that make up the family canidae. Learn how dogs evolved from wolves.
10 Old Wives' Tales About Your Health
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If someone told you sugar makes kids hyper and cats are after your baby's air supply, you've heard some old wives' tales. Is there any truth in them?
10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?