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10 Cool Things About Neil deGrasse Tyson

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He starred with Superman, drove the getaway car at Pluto's demise and was voted sexiest astrophysicist by People magazine. Is there anything Neil deGrasse Tyson can't do?

10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries

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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.

10 Cool Things About Carl Sagan

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He is famous for a phrase he never said, for wearing turtlenecks and for hosting the original 'Cosmos' TV series. As enthusiastic about the stars as he was about marijuana, Carl Sagan led a very surprising life.

How Fire Tornadoes Work

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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?

10 British TV Shows That Crossed the Pond

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American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.

How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked

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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?

How Freeze-Drying Works

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Remember "astronaut ice cream"? That was freeze-dried. You can find freeze-dried spaghetti and meatballs and even omelets. Find out what "freeze-dried" means and how such a state is achieved.

How Automobile Ignition Systems Work

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The ignition system brings your car's engine and subsystems together. Learn about the parts of your ignition system and innovations in ignition systems.

When We Lose Weight, Where Does the Lost Weight Go?

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Where does that lost weight and fat go when you drop those pounds? Learn how your fat cells store and then release fat as lost weight.

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?

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