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Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions
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NASA and other agencies have been studying artificial gravity in hopes they will someday use it to help astronauts combat the effects of weightlessness in space. How close are we to that reality?
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.
What if people had evolved as birds?
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If people had evolved as birds, we'd probably lay eggs. Learn more about what would happen if people had evolved as birds at HowStuffWorks.
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
What are chilblains?
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Chilblains is a cold-weather skin condition that makes your fingers and toes redden and swell. Learn how you can prevent chilblains.
How Hedge Funds Affect You Even If You Don't Invest in One
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HowStuffWorks looks at what hedge funds are, who invests in them and why are they so risky.
Is Artificial Turf the Lawn of the Future?
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Artificial turf has evolved beyond the simple plastic carpet it began as in the 1960s. HowStuffWorks looks at why homeowners and sports teams aren't going for grass.
Basic Biology test!
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Metabolism? Catabolism? Mitochondria? Taxonomy? Biology isn't the easiest of subjects, but there are some basics everyone should remember from their school days. Test your knowledge now!
Can You Answer All of These "Jeopardy" Style Questions?
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Don't worry, we won't tell Alex Trebek that you weren't able to get all of the following "Jeopardy"-style questions right. But give it your best shot ... and you can pretend that you'll go home with piles of fresh game show cash.