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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 Black Lights Work
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Black lights cause everyday objects to glow in the dark. Learn how black lights work and about uses for different types of black lights.
How DNA Computers Will Work
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DNA computers could utilize your DNA strands for more supercomputing power. Learn how DNA computers could replace the silicon microprocessor.
How Clothes Dryers Work
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A dryer is actually a very simple device. In this article we'll take apart a clothes dryer and explore how each system works. We'll start by following the air through the machine, then see how the tumbler and fan turn, and finally look at the controls.
Will your next car wake you up when you fall asleep at the wheel?
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Being asleep at the wheel is no joke, but new car technology may keep you awake. Read how being asleep at the wheel may be solved by a car that wakes you up.
Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
How 'Scarface' Al Capone Became the Original Gangster
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Al Capone had a reputation for using violence in his pursuit of power. HowStuffWorks looks at why it took tax evasion to bring him down.
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?
The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame
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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.
8 Home Remedies for Water Retention
Water retention is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome. Learn the home remedies that can help reduce retained water.