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This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing
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Thanks to new technology, researchers have discovered that the common swift flies 10 months a year without landing, setting a world record for uninterrupted time aloft.
New Device Turns Grape Juice to Wine in Just an Hour. Where Do We Sign Up?
Researchers develop a gadget that lets winemakers hasten the fermentation process, experiment more.
Brazilian Free-tailed Bats Are Way Faster Than We Thought
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Birds aren't the only high-speed fliers - these bats are way speedier than once thought. Learn more about the new record at HowStuffWorks Now.
Alligators Go Back 6 Million Years Further Than Thought
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How old is the American alligator species? Learn more about a new study on the age of the alligator species in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.
What Are the Odds You've Met a Psychopath?
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Psychopathy isn't as rare as you may think. Find out where you may have rubbed elbows with a psychopath at HowStuffWorks Now.
Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness
In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.
Removing Brands From Cigarette Packs Encourages Smokers to Quit
Without the branding on cigarette packets, smokers aren't as keen on taking a drag. Learn how smokers are affected by brand identity at HowStuffWorks.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
Neanderthals Had Bigger Brains Than Modern Humans — Why Are We Smarter?
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There are a lot of ways mental real estate can be allocated. Neanderthals evolved their big brains in a different way than we did - and you see where that got them.