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3 Myths About Smartphone Batteries That Need to Die

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Will the battery in your smartphone run down if you leave it plugged in overnight? HowStuffWorks Now looks at some battery myths.

What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light

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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.

Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?

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Are earthquakes predictable, or will we always be surprised when they occur? Learn about predicting earthquakes in this article.

The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?

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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.

Wildfires Can Form Monstrous Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds

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These massive clouds form when wildfires give off heat. HowStuffWorks looks at how climate change is making conditions favorable for more to form.

Stellarium Is the Free 'Planetarium' for Your Computer

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Not sure what you're seeing in the night sky? Astronomy software such as Stellarium makes stargazing easier by helping to explain what you're seeing when you look at the stars.

How Deep Is the Ocean?

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The ocean is so deep, it puts the height of Mount Everest to shame.

What Was the First Photo Ever Taken?

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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce is responsible for the first photo ever taken. Almost lost to time, the image used a process called heliography.

How Stealth Bombers Work

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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.

How do I know which cables to use?

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Which cable to use? It really depends on what components you plan to connect and what quality you expect. Learn how to choose which cable to use.

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