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Can We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets?

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Visionaries have proposed various ways to get into space without using large rockets for propulsion, such as building a space elevator or harnessing magnetic levitation.

Why Do We Fall in Love?

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Despite the heartache that often accompanies love, we can't help wanting it and rejoicing when it works. Are we hard-wired to fall in love?

The Amygdala: Gatekeeper of Human Fear

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the amygdala, how it works and whether people can live without one.

Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?

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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?

Coral Snake: Brightly Banded and Highly Venomous

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These colorful snakes are found all over the world and are highly venomous, so the best strategy is to avoid them.

The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James

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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.

Can You Fix the Dirty Screen Effect?

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HowStuffWorks finds out what dirty screen effect is, which TVs are more likely to have it and whether there are ways to combat it.

Military Funerals Give Service Members and Families One Final Salute

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at U.S. military honors for its service member funerals, what's involved and how you cab request them for your loved one.

The Cheetah Is a Rare Daytime Hunter Among Big Cats

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With lightning speed and incredible vision, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth and the best hunter on the savanna.

What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.

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