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The Fastest Fighter Jet in History: The NASA X-43

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When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the skies - and we've chosen to go with the latter.

NASA and SpaceX Set to Make History With Manned Space Launch

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For the first time since 2011, NASA will launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil. It will also be the first time ever a private company will get them there.

Hypergamy: The History and Evolution of 'Marrying Up'

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Explore hypergamy, the practice of marrying someone of higher social status, its historical roots, and how modern shifts in education and gender roles have transformed this tradition.

Hidden History on Two Wheels: The Story of Bessie Stringfield

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She was the first woman to ride solo on a motorcycle across the United States, and was known as the 'Motorcycle Queen of Miami.' And that's just the beginning of her story.

Ridiculous History: Toxic German Sausages Are Responsible for Botox

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Botox has its origins in the discovery of botulism and a bad batch of German sausages. Learn more about Botox in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The Origins of Buddhism: A Very Brief History

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The origins of Buddhism trace back over 2,500 years to ancient India, where a spiritual teacher named Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha.

How Dragons Work

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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?

Ridiculous History: A Wild West Governor Wore Shoes of Human Skin

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Was a bandit named Big Nose George turned into a pair of shoes? Learn more about this weird use of human skin in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The 'Straight Up' History of the Iconic Martini Glass

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You know the story behind the martini: James Bond always orders his "shaken, not stirred." But what's the story behind the classic glass it's always served in?

Throughout History, Humanity Has Marveled at Solar Eclipses

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Check out this HowStuffWorks article and image gallery to see examples of people in the past watching and experiencing solar eclipses.

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