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10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You
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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.
How Plastics Work
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Plastics can be found in a wide variety of products. They are everywhere. Find out how plastics are made and learn about uses for plastics.
How the Freedom of Information Act Works
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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Will alternative fuels deplete global corn supplies?
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Global corn supplies face demands from the ethanol, livestock and food industries. Read how global corn supplies are handling all these demands.
Did Nostradamus make any predictions about 2012?
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Every time disaster strikes, one man's name arises alongside the obsessive news coverage: Nostradamus. According to some folks, the famed French seer has predicted many of the planet's gloomy twists and turns. What did he have to say about 2012?
You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
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A good luck charm is only as effective as your belief in it, but that's still powerful. It's like the placebo effect. What's the harm in a positive outlook?
How the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Works
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The California Air Resources Board regulates air quality in the state of California. Find out more about the California Air Resources Board in this article.
What If There Were No Google?
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Unless you've been living under a rock (one not appearing on Google Maps' Street View), you're probably intimately familiar with the behemoth and its many services. But what would the world look like if this powerhouse company had never existed?
How Optical Illusions Work
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It's a young lady! It's an old woman! It's a blue dress! No, it's gold! Why are we fooled by optical illusions and what do they tell us about how the brain works?
How Men Work
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The idea that men are better at math and science than women are is one of many stereotypes that doesn't hold up well under scientific scrutiny. Learn exactly what makes men different from women and find out whether other common perceptions about men are accurate.