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How many calories does running burn?
Scientists once assumed that running and walking used the same amount of energy -- that is, they burned the same number of calories. However, a group of Syracuse University researchers found that running actually burns more calories than walking. What factor had scientists overlooked in the past?
How Often Should You Wash Your Pillow?
All those dust mites, body oils and drool do a number on the cleanliness of your pillow. Grossed out yet?
Do Hangover Patches Work? We Put One to the Test
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HowStuffWorks looks at whether hangover patches can really prevent hangovers.
History of the Watt Steam Engine
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James Watt's steam engine propelled the world forward. Learn about the Watt steam engine's impact and the innovations that helped make it possible.
How to Become an Airline Pilot: Licensing and Certifications
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Powered flight is one of the great dreams of humanity, and thanks to modern technology, doing it for a living isn't an unreasonably ambition. It's no wonder that so many aspiring aviators want to know how to become an airline pilot.
Skunk Ape: A Swamp-dwelling Sasquatch in Florida
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If you've ever tromped through the steamy backwoods of Florida, you may have heard the squishy steps of something curious just beyond the trees.
How Do Search Engines Work? All About Ranking and Bidding
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If you've ever typed a question into Google, Bing, Startpage or DuckDuckGo, you've seen the slick results page that pops up. But what makes those results tick? How do search engines work?
14 Best Haunted Houses in Ohio With Scares for All Ages
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Looking for a chilling way to spend your fall nights? Whether you're into psychological horror or full-contact frights, the best haunted houses in Ohio deliver big scares and bigger thrills.
The Most Powerful People in the World Aren't Always the Richest
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Power. Influence. Control. These aren't just buzzwords; they shape how the world runs. If you want to understand how decisions ripple across the globe, you need to look at the most powerful people in the world.
How Solar Sail Technology Works
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.