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Rhodonite: A Mineral of Love, Roses and Eagles
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The rose-red mineral rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790s in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Today it's found globally and is associated with compassion, love and healing.
Medical Schools Have Come a Long Way From Grave Robbing to Get Cadavers
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Doctors need to cut open dead bodies to learn anatomy, but where do they get them?
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.
Skin Grafts
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Skin grafts are patches of skin that are attached to help wounds heal. Even though it's incredibly painful, skin graft surgery can save lives.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
How Ketchup Works
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As people begin to prefer spicier sauces, what's the future of ketchup? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Famous Black Engineers Throughout History
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These African American men and women were trailblazers, and in some cases, business leaders in the field of engineering.