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How Charismatic Megafauna Work
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People flock to zoos to see pandas, lions and monkeys - but why? Learn more about charismatic megafauna at HowStuffWorks.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
How to Become an Astronaut
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Like a firefighter or a rock star, an astronaut is one of those jobs kids say they want to have when they grow up. If you're still serious, we can tell you what it takes.
How Two-stroke Engines Work
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A car engine uses a four-stroke cycle -- how can two strokes accomplish the same tasks? Learn all about the two-stroke engine, where it's used and how it compares to a four-stroke.
Ultimate Guide to Vitamin C
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Vitamin C is something you hear about all the time when it comes to your immune system. Learn about vitamin C at HowStuffWorks.
Why do some people on Ambien eat in their sleep?
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Ambien, one of the top-prescribed sleeping pills, may cause some people to eat in their sleep. See why Ambien makes some people hungry late night.
Diuretics and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
Diuretics are used for fluid overload, helping the kidneys remove extra fluid from the body and also helping conditions like edema.
Does where you live determine how often you call in sick?
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Calling in sick is something some are more loath to do than others. Does geographic location affect who's calling in sick and who's toughing it out?
Did dinosaurs have feathers?
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Did dinosaurs have feathers? Some evidence found on fossils suggest that at least some kinds did. Find out did dinosaurs have feathers?
Velociraptor Wasn't the Big, Scary Monster From the Movies
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The Velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" were roughly the size of humans. In reality, they were about the size of an average turkey.