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10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit
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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.
What Is a Group of Baboons Called, a Congress or a Troop?
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If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of baboons called," you are asking a question about language and animal behavior at the same time.
How the Mars Rovers Work
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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?
How Toilet Paper Works
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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?
Could Noah's ark really have happened?
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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.
Carcharodontosaurus Rivaled T. rex as a Shark-toothed Hunter
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Today, we're diving deep into the world of Carcharodontosaurus, one of the most fearsome meat-eating dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth.
What is the extrasensory brain?
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The extra sensory brain may be responsible for ESP and possible paranormal experiences. See if the extra sensory brain exists at HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Drone?
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They're the stuff of headlines, often characterized as evil in the sky. But what are drones and how do they get off the ground and fly?
Researchers Find First (Potential) Planet Outside the Milky Way
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Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a team of scientists discovered what could very well be the first exoplanet outside the Milky Way. It's massive and might even orbit a black hole.
How Infrared Grills Work
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Infrared grilling introduces less hot air and more radiating heat to food than traditional grills. But are they really better? Stronger? Faster?